Suspect arrested near RAF Fairford called 999 himself
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Suspect arrested near RAF Fairford called 999 himself

Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 30, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Summary: One of five men arrested near RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday called 999 at 00:45 BST, almost an hour before a farmer also reported seeing men in balaclavas. The five were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and later terrorism offences after three vans were spotted; petrol but no explosive devices were found. They were released on bail on Monday.
WHO: One of five men arrested near RAF Fairford
WHAT: The suspect dialled 999, reporting to police before other sightings were reported.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026
WHERE: RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire
WHY: Police were alerted after the suspect called 999, preceding a separate farmer report of men in balaclavas.

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