UK police arrest seventh person in connection with RAF Fairford security incident
A 22-year-old British man was arrested in London on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts linked to a security incident at RAF Fairford, marking the seventh arrest, according to DW.
Key facts
- Police arrested a 22-year-old British man in London on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts, according to DW.
- He is the seventh person detained in connection with the September 27 incident where three vans were stopped near RAF Fairford, DW reported.
- No explosives were found in the vans, but police seized some gasoline, DW stated.
- The other six suspects, all men in their 20s including a dual UK‑Iranian national, have been released on bail, DW noted.
- Authorities have linked the incident to Iran, while US officials have withdrawn B‑1 bombers and downplayed threats, DW and SCMP reported.
On Tuesday, British police arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts, according to DW. The arrest is the seventh linked to a security incident at the US-run RAF Fairford air base, DW reported. Police said the suspect was detained in the capital, DW noted.
DW stated that the other six suspects, all men in their 20s, were released on bail after being detained in connection with the same incident. One of the six holds dual UK‑Iranian nationality, DW added. The incident involved three vans stopped near the base on September 27, DW said.
SCMP reported that authorities have linked the security incident to Iran, describing it as a suspected plot against RAF Fairford. DW noted that US President Donald Trump said Washington had withdrawn all B‑1 bombers from RAF Fairford due to threats possibly linked to Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio played down specific threats, according to DW.
DW also quoted UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying there were 'strong indications' that Iran had a role in the incident, which British authorities labelled 'major'. The UK government insists the RAF Fairford air base remains safe, DW stated.
Context
The RAF Fairford air base in southwest England is used by American bombers for operations related to Iran, according to DW. The UK government has permitted Washington to conduct specific defensive operations into Iran from the base, DW said. US officials have withdrawn B‑1 bombers from the base citing threats, while downplaying the severity, DW reported.
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