UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford released on bail
The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday.
A UK-Iranian man, 25 years old, was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts at RAF Fairford, according to police. The arrest took place in London's Westminster district on Thursday. Two properties in the area were searched, and a major incident was declared due to three suspicious vehicles near the airbase in Gloucestershire.
Dozens of homes were evacuated as a result. Five other men, all UK nationals in their twenties, were also arrested but later released on police bail. The investigation into the events remains ongoing, with police stating they are still gathering information. The story is being updated, and further details will be provided as they become available.
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