British‑Iranian man detained in London over alleged terrorist plot linked to RAF Fairford
A 25‑year‑old man with dual British‑Iranian nationality was arrested in Westminster, London, on 1 October on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.1
Police searched two properties in Westminster as part of the investigation, noted that five men arrested near the Gloucestershire air base on 27 September remain on bail, found petrol in the vehicles involved in the Sunday incident, and confirmed that no improvised explosive device was present in those vehicles.1