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UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident released on bail
Overview
A 25-year-old UK-Iranian dual national arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts related to an incident at RAF Fairford has been released on bail. This follows the earlier bail release of five UK nationals who were arrested after suspicious vehicles and masked men were reported near the US Air Force base in Gloucestershire.
Key points
- A 25-year-old UK-Iranian dual national arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts has been released on bail.
- The arrest is connected to a security incident at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire involving suspicious vehicles near the airbase.
- Five other men, all UK nationals from London in their twenties, were previously arrested and released on police bail.
- The initial incident prompted the declaration of a major incident, the evacuation of dozens of homes, and searches of properties in Westminster.