Why This Matters: Five men arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of terrorism offences have been released on bail, while counter-terrorism police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the case.
What happened?
The five men, all UK nationals in their 20s, were arrested on Sunday near RAF Fairford. They were detained under the Explosives Act and on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.
According to the head of UK counter-terrorism policing, the men have since been released on bail.
What police are examining
Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said on Monday that the investigation was not over. Police are considering numerous lines of inquiry, including whether proxies working on behalf of a foreign state could have been involved.
The BBC reported that journalist Daniel Sandford explained what authorities said they would be looking at next.
What happens next?
- The investigation continues.
- Police are examining multiple possible angles.
- The men remain under investigation after being released on bail.
Bottom Line
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected terrorism offences have been bailed, but police say inquiries are continuing and have not ruled out possible links to proxies acting for a foreign state.
Source
This report is based on information published by BBC News.
