Five Men Arrested Over Suspected RAF Fairford Bomb Plot Are UK Nationals From London, Police Say
Counter-terror police say the investigation into the suspected plot has opened multiple new lines of enquiry, as UK security forces confirm awareness of the incident.
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Five men arrested in connection with a suspected bomb plot targeting RAF Fairford are UK nationals from London, counter-terror police have said, according to The Guardian.
Police said the investigation has led to multiple new lines of enquiry, though they have not disclosed further details given the ongoing nature of the case, The Guardian reported.
Speaking at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said he could not give further details about the RAF Fairford incident because of the live police investigation, while stressing that the UK-US relationship remains strong.
The Guardian's live coverage indicates the situation is still developing, with security forces aware of the suspected plot and the investigation continuing.
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- RAF Fairford live updates: Five men arrested over suspended bomb plot are UK nationals from London, say counter terror police — The Guardian — World
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