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- Courts · City of London
Two men charged over alleged Iran-linked RAF Fairford plot
Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged under the National Security Act 2023. They are accused of involvement in a plot allegedly directed by an Iranian state-linked handler.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Policing · Westminster
UK-Iranian man arrested in Westminster over RAF Fairford incident released on bail
A UK-Iranian dual national arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts has been released on bail. The arrest is linked to suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Five other London men previously arrested have also been bailed.
Westminster3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 57 · Hype 65 - Policing · Westminster
Westminster arrest in RAF Fairford terror plot probe
Counter Terrorism Policing has arrested a 25-year-old UK-Iranian national in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. The arrest is linked to an ongoing investigation near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Westminster3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Policing · LondonSuspects in RAF Fairford plot bailed amid foreign actor claims
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism have been released on bail. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested a foreign actor was involved, a claim Iran has denied. Counter Terrorism Policing is considering all angles.
London3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 85 · Hype 30
LatestFarmer reports no follow-up after alerting police to RAF Fairford incident
A farmer who alerted police to suspicious vehicles and masked men near RAF Fairford has stated she has received no follow-up from authorities. Five men were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences following the incident.
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