Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, counter terror police say
Police say the investigation involves five other arrests, two property searches and possible foreign state involvement.
- Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act, prompting a major investigation.
- Counter Terrorism Policing said a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national was arrested in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
- A 26-year-old man was questioned under caution, while the five men arrested near the airbase remain on police bail.
- Vicki Evans said police were considering “all possible angles,” including foreign state involvement; Iran called the accusations “baseless.
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