A British-Iranian who was arrested following the incident near RAF Fairford has been bailed, Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) have confirmed.
The 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national was arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts on Thursday in Westminster, London.
The British-Iranian who was arrested on suspicion of a terror offence following the incident near RAF Fairford has been bailed, Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) have confirmed
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GETTYSearches of two properties have in the area have been conducted.
Five other suspects – all UK nationals – have also been bailed in connection to the incident.
Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, Vicki Evans, reiterated this week they were assessing “all possible angles” regarding the ongoing probe.
“The investigation into circumstances surrounding events in Gloucestershire is hugely complex, and our specialist teams are interrogating multiple lines of enquiry,” she said on Thursday.
“As we’ve made clear, we’re looking at all possible angles – including possible foreign state involvement.
“I’d like to thank the public for their continued support and patience whilst we work through this investigation.”
Prime Minister Andy Burnham also revealed to GB News there are “strong indications” Iran played a part in a major security incident.
A full statement from the CTP reads: “A man arrested on Thursday (1 October) in connection with events at RAF Fairford on Sunday (27 September) has been released on bail.
“The 25-year-old man, a dual UK/Iranian National, was arrested in the Borough of Westminster, London, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
“Searches of two properties in the same area have now concluded.
“The investigation into the circumstances surrounding events in Gloucestershire is continuing.”
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