Man arrested in UK on suspicion of terror offense over incident at US-run air base
British police have arrested a 22-year-old British national in London on suspicion of a terror offence following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England. The arrest is the seventh in connection with a suspected plot against RAF Fairford, which has been used by American bombers to strike Iran during the ongoing war.
The man was detained in the Westminster area of central London on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts. Six other men have been released on bail under investigation. The incident occurred on September 27 when scores of residents were evacuated from their homes near the base as armed police and army bomb-disposal experts conducted a sweep of the area.
Police found gasoline in three vans linked to the suspects but no explosives. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated that there are "strong indications" that Iran played a part in the incident, though Iran has denied involvement.
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