Overview
- Counter Terrorism Policing confirmed a 22-year-old British national was arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts as part of the probe into activity near RAF Fairford.
- Officers have also carried out a search of a property linked to the investigation while specialist teams continue forensic and technical examinations.
- Earlier in the inquiry five men were detained near the airbase and later bailed and a sixth man was arrested and bailed as the probe expanded to multiple suspects.
- Explosive ordnance disposal teams examined three suspicious vans and recovered petrol but found no explosive devices, and investigators say they are pursuing several lines of enquiry with international intelligence partners.
- The investigation remains live with no charges yet; police say they are working around the clock to identify motivation and build a case while local communities and RAF Fairford operations remain under heightened scrutiny.