Event Brief
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford over terrorism plot
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: British police arrested five men near an air base used by U.S. forces on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offenses after a tip about three vans heading toward RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday. Counter-terrorism detectives said the suspects were being investigated by British and U.S. authorities and believed the incident was contained.
WHO: British police and counter-terrorism detectives; five men arrested
WHAT: Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act and explosive/terrorism offenses.
WHEN: Sep 27, 2026
WHERE: RAF Fairford, west of England
WHY: Police received a tip about three suspicious vehicles appearing to travel toward RAF Fairford, prompting an investigation into suspected preparation of a terrorist act.
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