RAF Fairford suspects to be released on bail, head of counter-terror police says
Police said the men remain under investigation and face strict bail conditions after arrests tied to suspected explosives and a possible bomb plot.
- Five men arrested over a suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford were released on police bail yesterday, the Metropolitan Police confirmed during a press conference in London.
- Counter Terrorism Policing spearheaded the investigation after three white vans were spotted near the RAF base on Sunday, prompting authorities to detain the suspects on suspicion of terrorism and explosive offences.
- Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor told reporters at New Scotland Yard that the five men are all British nationals from London in their 20s. He emphasized, "They absolutely remain under investigation as we explore multiple lines of inquiry."
- Released on bail, the suspects face stringent conditions restricting their movement and contact with others as the inquiry continues. Taylor stressed the release "does not mean that the investigation is over."
- Counter Terrorism Policing continues exploring multiple lines of inquiry, including possible links to Iran, Russia, or non-state militant groups. The men can be held for up to 14 days before charges or release.
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FAIRFORD (ANP) - The five British men who were arrested on suspicion of plotting an attack on the RAF air base near Fairford will be released on bail on Monday afternoon. This was reported by the British police counter-terrorism unit at a press conference. The police are, however, still investigating...
UK police release five on bail after arrests at airbase
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Wilts & Gloucestershire StandardMen arrested over potential terror plot near RAF Fairford being released on bail
THE five men arrested over a potential terror plot near RAF Fairford are being released on police bail, head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, said.
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