UK: Five men arrested over alleged preparation of a 'terrorist act' near an air base
Donald Trump said the suspects intended to cause 'major damage' near a base used by the U.S. Air Force.
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Five men suspected of preparing a 'terrorist act' were arrested overnight from Saturday to Sunday in western England, near a military base used by the U.S. Air Force.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the suspects intended to cause 'major damage,' without specifying the exact nature of the threat or its intended target.
The five men were arrested near a sensitive military installation, underscoring the importance British and American authorities place on the security of such sites. British law enforcement has not yet released further details about the ongoing investigation or the identities of those detained.
Military bases jointly used by the United Kingdom and the United States are regularly subject to heightened security measures, given their strategic importance to defense cooperation between the two countries.
The investigation is continuing, and further information on any charges brought against the suspects is expected to be released by British authorities in the coming days.
Sources
- Royaume-Uni : cinq hommes arrêtés pour préparation d'un "acte terroriste" près d'une base aérienne — France 24 — Français
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