UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say
A UK-Iranian dual national has been arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts related to a security incident at RAF Fairford. Five other men were previously arrested near the base after suspicious vehicles were reported, though they have since been released on bail. Counter-terror police are investigating multiple angles, including the possibility of foreign state involvement.
- ▪A 27-year-old UK-Iranian dual national was arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
- ▪Five men in their twenties were arrested near RAF Fairford after three suspicious vehicles were reported but have been released on bail.
- ▪Police searches of the area found petrol but no explosive devices.
- ▪Counter-terror police are considering all possible angles, including foreign state involvement, in their investigation.
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- ▪ UK-Iran national arrested under Terrorism Act over RAF Fairford incident — The Guardian — World
- ▪ U.K.-Iranian Man Arrested in Connection to RAF Fairford Air Base Incident — NYT — World
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UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police sayImage source, AFP via Getty ImagesImage caption, A heavy police presence could be seen near the base after a major incident was declared on SundayByHenry MoorePublished1 October 2026, 17:43 BSTUpdated 11 minutes agoA UK-Iranian dual national has been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in connection with the incident at RAF Fairford, counter-terror police have said.The 27-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London.A second man, a 26-year-old UK national, has also been questioned under caution, and two properties in the area have been searched.Five men in their twenties who were arrested near the airbase on Sunday remain on police bail.
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