Two men charged over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 10:02 · Archive

Two men have been charged with national security offences following an investigation into a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford. Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24, and Nouman Essghir, 24, both from London, were charged under the National Security Act 2023. Abdulkarim has been charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service while Essghir has been charged with entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK. They will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

The charges follow a major incident on 27 September at RAF Fairford, when seven men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences. Counter Terrorism Policing said it was 'highly likely that there is Iranian state involvement' in the incident. Five other men arrested during the investigation remain on police bail.

The incident prompted an evacuation of 80 to 85 homes from the nearby village of Whelford as a precaution. The Army's explosives ordnance disposal team examined three suspicious vans near the base. Frank Ferguson, Chief Crown Prosecutor for the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said the service had decided to prosecute the two individuals and would continue working with partners as the investigation continues.

How it is being reported

• Two men named and charged over RAF Fairford suspected terror plotThey have been charged under the National Security ActGloucestershire Live · 27 Oct, 09:21
• BREAKING: Major RAF Fairford update as two face national security chargesTwo men have been charged with national security offences over an investigation into a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford.Wilts & Glos Standard · 27 Oct, 09:11

In this story: Mohmed Abdulkarim · Nouman Essghir · RAF Fairford · Counter Terrorism Policing · Crown Prosecution Service · Gloucestershire Police · Whelford · London

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