Burnham says there are 'strong indications' Iran was involved in RAF Fairford incident
The Greater Manchester mayor said Iran was believed to be involved in events that led to five arrests near RAF Fairford, as the prime minister defended the decision to release suspects on bail.
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Andy Burnham has said there are "strong indications" that Iran played a role in events surrounding the arrest of five men near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, as part of an ongoing terror investigation.
Speaking to reporters at the close of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Burnham said he could not provide further details while the police investigation remained active, but indicated that Iran was believed to have been involved in the events under investigation.
Prime minister defends bail decision
The prime minister, also speaking at the conference, defended the decision to release the arrested suspects on bail pending further investigation. The prime minister expressed "complete confidence" in the UK's security services, addressing questions about their handling of the case.
The arrests near RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force station in Gloucestershire, have drawn significant attention given the sensitivity of the site and the nature of the terror investigation. Authorities have not released full details of the allegations against the five men or the specific nature of the suspected Iranian involvement.
The case remains under investigation, with police yet to disclose further findings publicly. Officials have so far limited their public comments to broad assurances regarding the security response and confidence in the agencies involved.
Sources
- ‘Strong indications’ that Iran played role in RAF Fairford incident, says Burnham — The Guardian — World
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