Five arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF base used by US
Five men have been arrested and three vans are being examined by army bomb disposal experts in a possible foiled terror plot at RAF Fairford. Photograph: BBCView image in fullscreenFive men have been arrested and three vans are being examined by army bomb disposal experts in a possible foiled terror plot at RAF Fairford. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty ImagesAfter their initial arrest over explosives offences, the five men detained early on Sunday were further arrested later in the day on suspicion of the preparation of a terrorist act.
- ▪Five men have been arrested and three vans are being examined by army bomb disposal experts in a possible foiled terror plot at RAF Fairford.
- ▪Photograph: BBCView image in fullscreenFive men have been arrested and three vans are being examined by army bomb disposal experts in a possible foiled terror plot at RAF Fairford.
- ▪Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty ImagesAfter their initial arrest over explosives offences, the five men detained early on Sunday were further arrested later in the day on suspicion of the preparation of a terrorist act.
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Five men have been arrested and three vans are being examined by army bomb disposal experts in a possible foiled terror plot at RAF Fairford. Photograph: BBCView image in fullscreenFive men have been arrested and three vans are being examined by army bomb disposal experts in a possible foiled terror plot at RAF Fairford. Photograph: BBCUK newsFive 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 vehiclesJamie Grierson, Vikram Dodd and Helena HortonSun 27 Sep 2026 14.49 EDTLast modified on Sun 27 Sep 2026 14.50 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCounter-terrorism police are investigating whether Iran is behind a suspected bomb plot…
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