UK-Iranian national arrested in RAF Fairford investigation released on bail
Counter Terrorism Policing said the 25-year-old’s bail follows searches of two London properties and an investigation into suspicious vans near the base.
- On Saturday, October 3, Counter Terrorism Policing released a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national on bail after his arrest in Westminster on Thursday, October 1, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under the Terrorism Act 2006.
- The investigation stems from events on Sunday, September 27, at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, where a major incident was declared near the United States Air Force site.
- Searches of two London properties have concluded, while five British nationals in their mid-20s were previously arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism, then bailed.
- Counter Terrorism Policing confirmed the investigation into circumstances surrounding events in Gloucestershire is continuing despite the suspect's release on bail.
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The white truck accident near the Verford airbase is ambiguous, between conditional arrests and releases, British accusations based on "strong indicators" towards Iran, which is severely denied, and a security investigation whose cover has not yet been lowered.
Man arrested for alleged terror threat on US airbase RAF Fairford released on bail
The U.K.-Iranian dual national who was arrested in connection with an alleged terror threat against a U.S.-operated military base in England was released on bail, British authorities confirmed Saturday. The 25-year-old man was taken into custody in the City of Westminster, London, earlier this week on “suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts” targeting RAF Fairford…
'Investigation into circumstances surrounding events in Gloucestershire is continuing,' says Counter Terrorism Policing
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