Two re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence after RAF Fairford incident
Counter-terror police say the men have been arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.
Two men have been re-arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, with police alleging involvement by Iranian state actors, according to counter-terrorism police. The investigation centers on a September 27 incident near RAF Fairford, a major US airbase in Gloucestershire. Initially, seven men were arrested, but five were released on bail.
The re-arrests involve a 24-year-old UK national and a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national. Police were alerted to suspicious vehicles near the base around 00:45 BST on September 27, prompting a major incident declaration and evacuation of homes. Two men were initially arrested on the 27th and another on October 1 for preparation of terrorist acts.
Police head Laurence Taylor stated the situation remains highly complex and they are still examining the level and ambition behind the alleged involvement.
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