U.K. police release 7th man arrested over RAF Fairford incident on bail

The seventh individual arrested in connection with a security incident at RAF Fairford has been released on bail, according to British counterterrorism police. The 22-year-old British national was apprehended in London on Tuesday, accused of preparing terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. He was released under strict bail conditions while specialist teams continue their investigation.

All seven men involved in the case, each in their twenties, are currently on police bail. The decision to release the initial six individuals has drawn criticism from President Trump, who had stated that the U.S. and British authorities worked closely on the matter. Scores of residents were evacuated from their homes near RAF Fairford after armed police and bomb disposal experts conducted a search on Sept.

27. Police found gasoline in three vans linked to the suspects, but no explosives. Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggested that the U.K. has strong indications that Iran was involved in the incident, though specific details remain undisclosed. Iran denied involvement but previously stated that any base used to attack its territory is a legitimate target.

The U.S. moved its B-52 and B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford on Sunday, possibly linked to the arrests, though the connection remains unclear.