5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Offenses Near RAF Fairford, Air Base Used by U.S.

Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by US

Counter-terrorism police investigate whether Iran is behind suspected bomb plot after member of public calls 999 over suspicious vehicles Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether Iran is behind a suspected bomb plot after armed officers found explosives on three vans parked minutes from an RAF base used by the US military. The Guardian understands that after five men were arrested on terrorism charges, investigators were examining materials found in the vans, with an initial view being

Sep 27, 2026

5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Offenses Near RAF Fairford, Air Base Used by U.S.

British counterterrorism police said the men were arrested after three suspicious vehicles appeared to be traveling toward R.A.F. Fairford early on Sunday.

Sep 27, 2026

5 arrested over alleged terrorism offenses near U.K. base used by U.S. Air Force

British police said they arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses near an air base used by the U.S. Air Force for operations in Iran . The big picture: Officials declared a major incident and set up roadblocks overnight near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. State of play: Police received a call around 12.45 a.m. Sunday local time relating to "three suspicious vehicles" that appeared to be traveling towards the air base used by the U.S. 501st Combat Support Wing and the

Sep 27, 2026

Five arrested on suspicion of terrorism on base US uses in the UK: What to know

Officials on Monday confirmed a counterterrorism investigation is underway in Great Britain, in connection with five men who were arrested on charges of alleged suspicious activity near a military base used by the United States. President Donald Trump has indicated that the arrests occurred after authorities in the U.S. worked with Britain “for a long […]

Sep 28, 2026