A man arrested near RAF Fairford as part of a counter-terrorism investigation had called police to report the incident himself, according to the Guardian, prompting armed officers to respond to the Gloucestershire base.
Key facts
- One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford called the police to report the incident.
- The caller is a man in his 20s from London who dialled 999.
- Armed police were scrambled to arrest the men, who were with three vans near the base.
- The investigation prompted fears of an Iran-backed plot.
- RAF Fairford is used by the US in its attacks on Iran.
One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford as part of a terror investigation called the police to report the incident, it has emerged, according to the Guardian.
The call came from a man in his 20s from London, who dialled 999. His call was one of the reasons armed police were scrambled to the scene near the military base in Gloucestershire, the Guardian reported.
When officers arrived, they arrested the man and four others. The group was with three vans close to the base at the time of the arrests.
The investigation prompted fears of an Iran-backed plot. RAF Fairford is a military base used by the US in its attacks on Iran, the Guardian said.
The emergence of the 999 call adds a notable detail to a case that has drawn attention amid heightened concern over security around British military installations linked to US operations.
Why it matters
The case touches on national security concerns surrounding a UK base tied to US operations against Iran. The detail that a suspect himself alerted police adds an unusual dimension to a counter-terrorism investigation that reader interest and official scrutiny are likely to follow closely.
Frequently asked questions
Who called the police in the RAF Fairford case?
According to the Guardian, one of the five arrested men, a man in his 20s from London, dialled 999 to report the incident.
Why were armed police sent to RAF Fairford?
The Guardian reported that the 999 call from one of the men was one reason armed police were scrambled to arrest the group, who were with three vans near the base.
Why is RAF Fairford significant?
RAF Fairford is a military base in Gloucestershire used by the US in its attacks on Iran, according to the Guardian.