Dual National Arrested Over RAF Fairford Suspicion Granted Bail

Sat Oct 03 2026 13:38:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A 25‑year‑old UK‑Iranian dual national and five UK men are released on bail amid a police investigation into possible terrorist ties to RAF Fairford.

Police released a 25‑year‑old UK‑Iranian dual national and five other men on bail after they were arrested over suspicions of preparing terrorist acts linked to the RAF Fairford airbase. The arrests followed a major incident and evacuation of homes after three suspicious vehicles were spotted near the base in Gloucestershire. Searches of two Westminster properties have now ended. Investigators are still probing the connections and motives behind the suspects’ alleged plans. Updates are expected as more details emerge.

A UK‑Iranian dual national arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to RAF Fairford has been released on bail.

He was detained in Westminster on Thursday and searches of two local properties have concluded. The alert came after police saw three suspicious vehicles near the Gloucestershire airbase last weekend, triggering a major incident and evacuation of dozens of neighbours.

Five other UK men in their twenties were also arrested but have now been released on police bail. All were London residents.

Investigation into the broader circumstances is ongoing.