UK police make another arrest in RAF Fairford case
Counter terrorism police said a dual UK-Iranian national was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Five men arrested on Sunday remain on bail.
On Thursday, British authorities announced the arrest of a second individual in connection with the security incident at RAF Fairford, a US-run air base in Gloucestershire. The suspect is a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national arrested in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
A second UK national was also questioned under caution, and both searches of two properties were conducted. Counter Terrorism Policing spokesperson Vicki Evans stated that the investigation into the events at RAF Fairford is complex and they are examining all possible angles, including potential foreign state involvement. Five men in their 20s, all from the London area and British citizens, were arrested on Sunday on suspicion of explosives and terror offenses near RAF Fairford, which has been utilized by American bombers to strike Iran.
Police seized three suspicious white vans but found no explosives. The suspects have since been released on bail, a decision criticized by US President Donald Trump.
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