Seventh man arrested in RAF Fairford terrorism investigation

Summarised from 11 outlets · 12 reports · Updated 6 Oct, 14:13 · Archive

Counter Terrorism Policing has arrested a 22-year-old British man in London on suspicion of terrorism offences related to the RAF Fairford incident.

Counter Terrorism Policing has arrested a 22-year-old British man in Westminster, London, on suspicion of terrorist offences connected to an incident at RAF Fairford on 27 September. A search of a property in the same area was also carried out.

The arrest is the seventh made as part of the investigation. Six other individuals arrested previously have been bailed, according to reports.

Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing Vicki Evans said in a statement: 'This remains a live investigation and our specialist teams continue to pursue multiple lines of enquiry into the circumstances surrounding events near RAF Fairford.' She did not provide further details about the nature of the suspected plot or what occurred at the base.

The incident at the airbase in Gloucestershire led the United States to withdraw B-1 bombers from the location, according to Politico Europe. However, the outlets provided no additional details about what specifically took place or the circumstances that prompted the withdrawal of the aircraft.

Counter Terrorism Policing said they are continuing to examine multiple lines of inquiry. No further information has been disclosed about the investigation's progress or the suspected motivations behind the alleged plot.

How it is being reported

• Seventh man arrested over RAF Fairford ‘terror plot’Metro · 6 Oct, 14:05
• Police arrest another British man in RAF Fairford investigationPolitico Europe · 6 Oct, 14:02
• Seventh man arrested by counter-terrorism police in RAF Fairford investigationEvening Standard · 6 Oct, 13:40
• British man, 22, arrested on suspicion of terror offences linked to RAF Fairford plotThe Mirror · 6 Oct, 13:32
• Police arrest 22-year-old British man on suspicion of terror offences over alleged RAF Fairford plotDaily Mail · 6 Oct, 13:31
• Major RAF Fairford probe update as Counter Terrorism Policing issue new statemenDaily Express · 6 Oct, 13:30
• 🔴 UK police arrest 22-year-old Briton in suspected Fairford base plotFrance 24 · 6 Oct, 13:29
• British man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terrorism plotGuardian World · 6 Oct, 13:26
• Man arrested in London on terror offences in connection to RAF Fairford incidentThe Independent · 6 Oct, 13:26
• Seventh man arrested over 'RAF Fairford terror plot' after six others bailedGB News · 6 Oct, 13:26
• Seventh man arrested by counter-terrorism police in RAF Fairford investigationEvening Standard · 6 Oct, 13:25
• Police make further arrest over RAF Fairford incidentSky News · 6 Oct, 13:18

In this story: RAF Fairford · Counter Terrorism Policing · Vicki Evans · Westminster · Gloucestershire

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