A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national arrested over an alleged terrorist plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail, with counter-terrorism police examining possible foreign state involvement.
Key facts
- A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national has been released on bail.
- He was the sixth man detained in connection with the suspected plot.
- He was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
- Counter-terrorism police are investigating possible foreign state involvement.
- The alleged plot was linked to RAF Fairford.
A 25-year-old man arrested in connection with a suspected terrorist plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail, according to the Guardian. He was the sixth man detained as part of the investigation.
The Guardian reported that the man is a dual UK-Iranian national. He was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
Counter-terrorism police are investigating the case, including what the Guardian described as ‘possible foreign state involvement.’
The report did not provide further details about the specific nature of the alleged plot or the conditions attached to the man’s bail.
RAF Fairford is a Royal Air Force station. The investigation remains ongoing, according to the Guardian’s account of the counter-terrorism inquiry.
Why it matters
Terrorism investigations touching on RAF sites and possible foreign state involvement raise significant questions about national security in the UK. How such cases are handled by counter-terrorism authorities is of broad public interest.
Frequently asked questions
Who was released on bail?
A 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national, described as the sixth man detained in the investigation, was released on bail, according to the Guardian.
What was he arrested for?
He was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, the Guardian reported.
Is foreign involvement being investigated?
Yes. Counter-terrorism police are investigating what the Guardian described as 'possible foreign state involvement.'