British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident
A 22-year-old British man has been arrested in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts related to an incident at RAF Fairford. This is the seventh arrest in an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights ongoing national security concerns and the active efforts of counter-terrorism agencies to investigate threats against military installations.
Published 6 October 2026, 13:23 BST Updated Just now A 22-year-old British national has been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in connection with an incident close to RAF Fairford, counter-terror police said.
He was arrested in Westminster, London, on Tuesday as part of the investigation into the incident near the airbase in Gloucestershire last month.
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