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Seventh man arrested by counter-terrorism police in RAF Fairford investigation

Officers said they are continuing to look at multiple lines of inquiry as they investigate the suspected terror plot.

The Independent UK · 20h ago

US withdraws B-1 bombers from British military base RAF Fairford amid security concerns

The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday that all US B-1 bombers deployed to Britain’s RAF Fairford had returned home following a security incident that prompted nearby evacuations. Police found no explosives after reports of suspicious activity at the base last Sunday. Five London-based British men arrested were subsequently released on bail.

France 24 · Oct 4

UK-Iranian man arrested in London over RAF Fairford 'terror plot' released on bail

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said there were ‘strong indications’ Iran played a part in the incident near the Gloucestershire military base

Evening Standard · Oct 3

RAF Fairford suspect called police an hour before farmer raised alarm

Five British nationals, all in their mid-20s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism.

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Suspect foiled RAF Fairford ‘bomb plot’ by calling police before arrest

Police are reported to be investigating whether the man got cold feet or whether the alleged call was part of the plan

The Independent UK · Sep 29

'Quantity of petrol' but no homemade bombs found in vans near RAF base, police say

A QUANTITY of petrol but no explosive devices were found in the vans that sparked a major security alert near an RAF base used by the US, police…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29

‘Quantity of petrol’ but no homemade bombs found in vans near RAF base – police

Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor gave an update on the investigation on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Marco Rubio claims RAF Fairford suspected terror plot ‘involved foreign actor’

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The Independent UK · Sep 29

'Foreign actor' behind suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford, says Marco Rubio - as Trump 'surprised' at release of London suspects

Top US diplomat says the incident ‘clearly involves the hand of a foreign actor’

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Suspected terror plot at UK-US airbase ‘clearly involved a foreign actor’, Secretary of State Rubio claims

Five suspects, all UK nationals living in London, were released on Monday but remain under investigation

The Independent UK · Sep 29