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UK-Iranian national arrested in RAF Fairford investigation released on bail
Counter Terrorism Policing said the 25-year-old’s bail follows searches of two London properties and an investigation into suspicious vans near the base.
- On Saturday, October 3, Counter Terrorism Policing released a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national on bail after his arrest in Westminster on Thursday, October 1, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under the Terrorism Act 2006.
- The investigation stems from events on Sunday, September 27, at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, where a major incident was declared near the United States Air Force site.
- Searches of two London properties have concluded, while five British nationals in their mid-20s were previously arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism, then bailed.
- Counter Terrorism Policing confirmed the investigation into circumstances surrounding events in Gloucestershire is continuing despite the suspect's release on bail.
- Further details will be published shortly as this breaking news story develops; readers can follow updates via the Sky News app, WhatsApp, or YouTube.
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Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base
LONDON (AP) — A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail, authorities said Saturday.
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