Sixth Man Arrested Over Alleged RAF Fairford Bomb Plot Released on Bail
A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national was detained under terrorism law as police probe possible foreign state involvement.
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A 25-year-old man holding dual UK and Iranian nationality, who was arrested in connection with a suspected terrorist plot targeting RAF Fairford, has been released on bail, British police have confirmed.
The man was the sixth person detained as counter-terrorism police investigate the alleged plot, having been arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. Investigators are examining the possibility of foreign state involvement in connection with the case, though no formal conclusions on that question have been made public.
A Multi-Suspect Investigation
The fact that this arrest was the sixth in connection with the case points to a wide-ranging investigation involving multiple individuals. UK counter-terrorism police have not detailed how the suspects are alleged to be connected to one another or to the specific plans said to target the air base.
Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 covers preparation of terrorist acts, a charge that can encompass a broad range of alleged planning activity even where an attack has not been carried out. Release on bail at this stage does not indicate the investigation has concluded, and further legal steps may follow as police continue gathering evidence.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the suspected foreign state involvement being examined, nor the current status of the other five individuals detained in connection with the case.
Sources
- UK-Iran national arrested over alleged bomb plot at RAF Fairford released on bail — The Guardian — World
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