Five Men Released on Bail After Suspected Bomb Plot Near RAF Base

Five men arrested over a suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford have been released on bail. Police continue investigation into potential terror links.

Editorial Desk

September 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Five individuals detained in connection with a suspected bomb plot near an RAF base have been released on police bail, according to the Metropolitan Police.

The suspects, all British citizens from London in their early 20s, were taken into custody following reports of suspicious activity near RAF Fairford in Whelford, Gloucestershire. The arrests occurred early Sunday after a local resident spotted three vans and a group of masked individuals near the military facility and contacted emergency services.

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Police confirmed that the five men, from various areas of London, are under ongoing investigation. They were initially charged with explosives offenses before being upgraded to terrorism-related charges. Authorities emphasized that the case remains active, with strict conditions imposed on the suspects’ movements and interactions.

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