British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident
It is the seventh arrest in connection to the incident near RAF Fairford last month.
On Tuesday, a 22-year-old British citizen was apprehended in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts in relation to an incident near RAF Fairford. This marks the seventh arrest in connection to the event, while the six previous suspects have been released on bail. An initial major incident was declared, resulting in dozens of homes being evacuated due to the presence of three suspicious vehicles reported to be heading towards the airbase.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, with police continuing to investigate various leads. According to Vicki Evans, senior national coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, the situation remains fluid and subject to further developments.
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