Two men charged over plot to assist Iran at RAF Fairford
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 10:32 · Archive
Two British nationals have been charged with assisting Iran's intelligence service following an incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Two British nationals have been charged following an investigation into a suspected terror incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24, of London, is charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service under the National Security Act 2023. Nouman Essghir, 24, also of London, is charged with entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK. Essghir was initially arrested at the scene on 27 September, then re-arrested on 20 October. Both will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Counter Terrorism Policing believes the foreign intelligence service involved is Iran. A 25-year-old dual UK/Iranian national was also arrested on 20 October on suspicion of aiding Iran's intelligence service but has been released without charge and remains on police bail. Five other men arrested during the investigation remain on police bail.
Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of national counter terrorism policing, said: 'We have seen a range of incidents in recent months that we believe have been directed by the Iranian state.' He urged the public to report concerns. Frank Ferguson, chief Crown prosecutor for the CPS special crime and counter terrorism division, confirmed the prosecution decision.
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- Two men named and charged over RAF Fairford incidentTwo British nationals have been charged over a plot to assist Iran’s intelligence service as part of the investigation into the suspected terror incident near RAF Fairford.Malvern Gazette · 27 Oct, 10:06
- Two men named and charged over RAF Fairford incidentTwo British nationals have been charged over a plot to assist Iran’s intelligence service as part of the investigation into the suspected terror incident near RAF Fairford.Worcester News · 27 Oct, 10:06
In this story: Mohmed Abdulkarim · Nouman Essghir · RAF Fairford · Iran · Counter Terrorism Policing · Westminster Magistrates' Court
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