British man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terrorism plot
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in London on terrorism charges related to threats against RAF Fairford. The incident follows the sudden withdrawal of US B-1 Lancer bombers from the base amid security concerns.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and security risks involving military assets and potential foreign state-sponsored threats.
A police roadblock outside RAF Fairford base./Getty Images A police roadblock outside RAF Fairford base./Getty Images UK news British man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terrorism plot Counter-terrorism police say 22-year-old detained in London on suspicion of terrorism offences
Prefer the Guardian on Google A seventh man has been arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences as part of the investigation related to threats to RAF Fairford, police have said.
The 22-year-old British national was arrested in Westminster, central London, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, counter-terrorism police said.
Police are continuing to investigate a so far unexplained incident on 27 September, when five men from London driving three white vans were arrested in the small hours in a village outside the Gloucestershire airbase used by bombers from the US air force.
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