The Actual News

Stay informed without the news wearing you out.

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say

Also reported by CBS News

Summary

A 27-year-old man with dual UK-Iranian citizenship was arrested in London on suspicion of planning terrorist acts related to an incident at the RAF Fairford airbase. Police have also questioned a second man and are investigating five other men who were previously arrested near the base.

Key Facts

  • The main suspect is a 27-year-old man with both UK and Iranian citizenship.
  • He was arrested in Westminster, London.
  • A 26-year-old UK man has also been questioned by police.
  • Five other men aged 23 to 25 were arrested near RAF Fairford and later released on bail.
  • The men arrested near the base are UK nationals from London.
  • Police found petrol in vans near the airbase but no explosives.
  • RAF Fairford has been used by the US Air Force for many years.
  • Police are investigating all possibilities, including whether a foreign country was involved.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.

Monday's biggest stories, one calm email.