Overview
- Police arrested five London-based men near RAF Fairford after officers found three white vans and a group of men during a late-night call to the base.
- Investigators say no improvised explosive devices were found but seized a large quantity of petrol that they are treating as an accelerant and will test for forensic links.
- Media reports say one of the detained men phoned police almost an hour before a local resident’s call, and investigators are examining why he made that call.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are strong indications of Iranian involvement, Tehran denies the claim, and US officials have urged closer scrutiny and criticized the suspects’ release.
- The five men, aged about 23–25, were released under conditions while anti‑terror teams continue house and vehicle searches, and residents who were evacuated have been allowed to return.