UK-Iran Dual National Arrested Under Terrorism Act Over RAF Fairford Incident
Counter-terrorism police have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian national in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to a suspected plot near RAF Fairford, while a second man was questioned under caution, according to The Guardian.
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Counter-terrorism police have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of terrorism offences as part of an investigation into a suspected plot near RAF Fairford, The Guardian reports.
The 27-year-old man was arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, according to the report. A second man was separately questioned under caution in connection with the same investigation, though he was not arrested.
RAF Fairford, located in Gloucestershire, is a Royal Air Force station that has at times hosted US military aircraft and operations, making it a site of periodic security interest. The Guardian's report does not detail the specific nature of the suspected plot or what evidence led investigators to focus on the base.
Ongoing Investigation
Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 covers the preparation of terrorist acts, a charge that can apply to planning, assisting, or engaging in conduct in preparation for carrying out or facilitating an act of terrorism. The report indicates the investigation remains active, with police continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the suspected plot.
No further details on potential charges, additional arrests, or the current status of the second man questioned have been reported at this stage.
Sources
- UK-Iran national arrested under Terrorism Act over RAF Fairford incident — The Guardian — World
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