Two men charged over RAF Fairford suspected terror plot

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 10:20 · Archive

Two men have been charged over a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a British airbase used by the United States. Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24 and from London, were charged under the National Security Act 2023 on Tuesday. Abdulkarim faces one count of assisting a foreign intelligence service, whilst Essghir has been charged with entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK. Both men are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

Police were called to the base in the early hours of 27 September after a local farmer reported a group of men with several white vans engaged in suspicious activity. The base had been used by US bombers to carry out strikes on Iran, but they were withdrawn on security grounds shortly after initial suspects were arrested. Seven men were taken into police custody for questioning and all were released on bail earlier this month. Five remain on bail.

Counter Terrorism Policing previously said it was 'highly likely that there is Iranian state involvement' in the incident. Iran has consistently denied being involved. The Crown Prosecution Service said it would 'continue to work closely with our partners as this complex investigation continues'.

How it is being reported

• Two men charged over RAF Fairford suspected terror plotFirst charges have be laid over the allegedly Iran-linked incident near a British airbase used by the United States.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 09:53
• Two men charged over RAF Fairford suspected terror plotFirst charges have be laid over the allegedly Iran-linked incident near a British airbase used by the United States.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 09:53

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

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