The Latest Breaking News from RAF Fairford

RAF Fairford: What happened and who is behind the alleged terror plot?

Major incident declared over suspected plot against RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire airbase used by the United States Air Force

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Trump says RAF Fairford suspects were ‘looking to do big damage’ to base used by US

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The Independent UK · Sep 27

Trump Hails UK Terror Arrests: President praises British police after RAF Fairford plot; men remain in custody

In a significant security operation, five individuals were arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of plotting a terrorist act with explosives. The arrests stemmed from an investigation into three suspicious vehicles approaching the air base. Following a police alert, precautionary measures were enacted, including evacuating surrounding homes.…

The Times of India · Sep 27

UK counter-terror police lead probe into Air Force base explosives threat, 5 arrested

Five men were arrested for suspected terrorism at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following an incident involving suspicious vehicles. The UK counter-terror police are currently leading the investigation into these apprehensions. A major incident was declared, prompting an evacuation of approximately 85 local households as a precautionary measure. Emergency services, including…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Late-night drive and a 999 call: farmer’s chance encounter that led to terrorism arrests at RAF base

Local people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnight

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

Five held under anti-terror laws after three vans stopped near RAF base

The men were also arrested on suspicion of explosive offences after being detained in the Whelford area, outside RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

Evening Standard · Sep 27

Major Incident Declared At UK Military Base That Doubles As An FOB For U.S. Forces.

Several men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a base that has been used by American bombers since the beginning of the Iran conflict.

International Business Times · Sep 27

RAF Fairford alert: Several arrested, homes evacuated near US air base - key details

Several men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of violations under the Explosives Act. Residents of the nearby village of Whelford were evacuated to a leisure center in Cirencester. Police established a cordon around the area while an Army explosive ordnance disposal team assessed several vehicles. Counter-terrorism police are…

The Times of India · Sep 27

Counter-terrorism police leading inquiry after explosive arrests near RAF base

Villagers have been evacuated from their homes near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

Evening Standard · Sep 27

Five arrested for alleged terrorism offences after ‘major incident’ near RAF Fairford

Men held also suspected of explosives offences as homes evacuated near British airbase used in US attacks on Iran

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27