Two Latvian nationals arrested at RAF Molesworth on security charges
Summarised from 9 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 16:31 · Archive
Two Latvian nationals have been arrested at RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire on suspicion of trespass and breaching national security.
Two Latvian nationals, aged 36 and 32, have been arrested at RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire following a security incident. Ministry of Defence Police carrying out security patrols discovered an abandoned vehicle near the base at around 10pm on Wednesday 7 October. Officers from Cambridgeshire Constabulary were called to carry out further searches of the site.
During these searches, a small breach in the perimeter fence was identified. Two men were found inside the base perimeter and arrested at around 2am on 8 October. Both are Latvian nationals who are currently resident in the UK.
The men were initially arrested on suspicion of trespass on a prohibited site and criminal damage. They were then further arrested on suspicion of an offence under section 4 of the National Security Act 2023, which concerns entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK. Both men remain in police custody.
Counter Terrorism Policing London is leading the investigation, working closely with the Ministry of Defence Police and Cambridgeshire Constabulary. An abandoned vehicle was recovered and taken for specialist searches, including deployment of explosive ordnance disposal officers as a precaution. Nothing of concern was found and cordons placed on nearby roads have been lifted.
Raf Molesworth is used extensively by the United States, hosting the US European Command and the Joint Intelligence Operations Centre Europe. Units of the US Air Force are also stationed at the base.
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said: 'We're very aware of the recent heightened interest and concern around military sites, but at this stage there is nothing to suggest this incident is connected to the events at RAF Fairford last week. Our investigation into this incident is at its very early stages.' She added that a significant part of the investigation involves determining the men's potential motivation for being at the site, but stated that police are 'keeping an open mind at this stage and enquiries are very much ongoing'.
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- Two Latvian men arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire used by US militaryMen, 32 and 35, detained on suspicion of trespass, causing criminal damage and entering a prohibited place Two Latvian men were arrested in the early hours of Thursday after they were discovered inside the perimeter of RAF Molesworth, a Cambridgeshire base used by the US military and Nato for intelligence operations. The men, 32 and 36, were picked up at 2am inside the base in an investigation that began four hours earlier when military police discovered an abandoned vehicle outside the facility. Continue reading...The Guardian · 8 Oct, 16:53
- Two Latvian men arrested for trespass at RAF base used by US and NatoThe men were caught inside the base after an abandoned vehicle was discovered during routine patrolsThe i Paper · 8 Oct, 16:25
- Two Latvian migrants arrested on suspicion of trespassing at US-operated RAF baseTwo Latvian men have been arrested on suspicion of entering an RAF base in Cambridgeshire for a purpose prejudicial to the UK. The men, aged 36 and 32, were detained inside the perimeter of RAF Molesworth in the early hours of Thursday, October 8, after security patrols discovered an abandoned vehicle near the base. The United States uses the base extensively and hosts the Joint Intelligence Operations Centre Europe Analytic Centre. Units of the US Air Force’s 423rd Air Base Group are also stationed at RAF Molesworth. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Both men, residents in the UK, remain in…GB News · 8 Oct, 16:06
- Two men arrested for ‘trespassing UK RAF base’ after abandoned vehicle spottedThe arrests took place at around 2am this morning (Picture: Getty Images) Two men have been arrested on suspicion of trespass offences at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire . Officers from the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) carrying out security patrols near the perimeter of RAF Molesworth in the…Metro · 8 Oct, 16:04
- Two men arrested after breach at RAF base as counter-terror probe launchedCops swooped after a military police security patrol found an abandoned vehicle near the perimeter of RAF Molesworth last nightThe Mirror · 8 Oct, 16:03
- Two men arrested after incident at Cambridgeshire RAF baseThe pair, aged 36 and 32, were arrested after appearing to break into at RAF Molesworth on Wednesday 7 OctoberThe Independent · 8 Oct, 16:03
- Two men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF basePolice say the suspects are Latvian nationals aged 36 and 32.BBC News · 8 Oct, 16:00
- Two Latvian nationals are arrested for trespass after 'breaking through perimeter fence' at RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire - as counter terror police launch probeTwo Latvian nationals have been arrested on suspicion of trespass offences at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire.Daily Mail · 8 Oct, 15:58
- Two Latvian nationals arrested on suspicion of trespass offences at RAF baseTwo men have been arrested on suspicion of trespass offences at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire.Sky News · 8 Oct, 15:48
In this story: RAF Molesworth · Cambridgeshire · Latvia · Counter Terrorism Policing London · Ministry of Defence Police · Cambridgeshire Constabulary · Helen Flanagan · RAF Fairford
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