UK counter-terrorism policing

Five men arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire are to be released on bail, the head of UK counter-terrorism police has said. The men were detained in connection with an investigation, and the bail decision suggests inquiries are ongoing. RAF Fairford is a US Air Force base that has previously been the site of protests and security incidents.

Police say five men arrested at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, in a counter-terrorism operation, are all UK nationals from London. The arrests at the airbase have drawn attention because of the site's role in military operations, and authorities have not yet detailed the suspected offences or whether charges will follow. The case is being handled by counter-terrorism police, who continue their inquiries into the men's motives and activities.