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UK police arrest five men near RAF Fairford over suspected terrorist plot
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Summary
British police arrested five men early Sunday near RAF Fairford, an air base in Gloucestershire used by U.S. forces in the war against Iran. Officers responded after a call about three suspicious vehicles near the base, arresting the men on suspicion of Explosives Act offenses and preparing a terrorist act. Around 85 households in Whelford were evacuated while the Army's bomb disposal unit examined vehicles.
Left-leaning
- UK Deploys Bomb Squad Near R.A.F. Fairford, Air Base Used by USNew York Times · Sep 27, 6:49 AM
- 5 arrested over alleged terrorism offenses near U.K. base used by U.S. Air ForceAxios · Sep 27, 10:20 AM
Center
- UK police arrest 5 men near an air base used by US on suspicion of preparing a terrorist actAssociated Press via NewsNation · Sep 27, 10:06 AM
Right-leaning
- UK police arrest 'explosive' suspects near US airbase, key to Iran warFox News · Sep 27, 7:40 AM
- UK police arrest five men in suspected terrorist bomb plot near military base used by U.S.Washington Times · Sep 27, 7:41 AM
- Men arrested on explosives charges near UK air base used by US in Iran warWashington Examiner · Sep 27, 9:22 AM