Five men arrested at RAF Fairford are all UK nationals from London, say police
Summary
Five British men in their 20s were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack involving explosives. The RAF base in Gloucestershire is used by the US Air Force for operations against Iran, and police have set up a large cordon and evacuated nearby residents as they investigate.Key Facts
- The five men arrested are all British nationals from London, aged 23 to 25.
- They were detained near RAF Fairford, a military airbase in Gloucestershire.
- The arrests relate to suspected offences under the Explosives Act and terrorism laws.
- Police responded after reports of three vehicles traveling towards the airbase around 12:45 am.
- Approximately 85 households in the nearby village were evacuated for safety.
- Counter-terrorism police, the Ministry of Defence, and local agencies are working together on the investigation.
- Authorities are using significant police and military resources, including armored vehicles.
- Police have asked for public patience and space to conduct the investigation due to its complexity.
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