British police say suspects in alleged airbase terror plot to be released on bail
Five men arrested on suspicion of a plot to attack a UK airbase used by long-range US bombers are to be released on bail, British counter-terrorism police said on Monday. The five are all British nationals from the London area, aged between 23 and 25, according to police. The release of the men does not [...] The post British police say suspects in alleged airbase terror plot to be released on…
Five British men, aged between 23 and 25, were arrested on Sunday near RAF Fairford airbase in western England on suspicion of a plot to attack the base used by long-range US bombers. The men, all British nationals, were released on bail but will be subject to strict conditions on their movements. The arrest does not indicate the conclusion of the investigation, with police considering the incident from various angles, including potential involvement from proxies or individuals working on behalf of a foreign state.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will chair a COBRA meeting later Monday to ensure all aspects of the situation are understood. The five men were initially detained under laws related to explosives possession and later arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Iranian officials have strongly denied any involvement in the incident, condemning unfounded speculations linking Iran to the arrests.
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