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Oct 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
Two men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation
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Counter-terrorism police said they re-arrested a 24-year-old UK national and a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service. Police said the investigation relates to Iran and concerns activity near RAF Fairford last month; the men are being held under Section 3 of the National Security Act 2023.
WHO: Counter-terrorism police
WHAT: Re-arrested two men on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET
WHERE: Gloucestershire, England
WHY: The re-arrests were part of the investigation into activity near RAF Fairford, which police said relates to Iran.
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