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UK counter-terrorism arrests

27 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 · 4 chapters · 15 updates

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Chapter 1UK counter-terrorism arrests

  1. 27 Sep

    Arrests of five men near RAF Fairford airbase prompt counter-terrorism investigation after explosives offences, police say the situation is contained

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  2. Escalates investigation as police confirm the five men arrested near the RAF base are suspected of preparing a terrorist act.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Reveals suspects were monitored by US intelligence for a long time and allegedly intended to cause major damage, according to reports.

    No source was given for this update.

  4. Confirmed Donald Trump that the suspects were targeting a US military base in the UK, stating that intelligence agencies monitored and apprehended them before the attack.

    No source was given for this update.

  5. Investigate authorities whether Iran was involved in the potential terror attack plot near the Fairford airbase.

    No source was given for this update.

  6. Confirmed Trump stated the five suspects arrested near the UK airbase intended to cause major damage to the military facility.

    No source was given for this update.

  7. Linked the attempted terror attack on the UK airbase to Iranian involvement, according to international reports.

    No source was given for this update.

  8. Arrested five suspects on terrorism charges after investigators discovered explosives near an RAF base used by the US military.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 2Security alert at RAF Fairford

  1. 27 Sep

    Arrests made near UK airbase as police investigate explosives offenses and evacuate 85 homes in Gloucestershire

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  2. Confirmed 5 suspects arrested for terrorism after police discovered explosives near the RAF Fairford airbase, prompting a major bomb squad operation.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 3UK terror charge over Farage plot

  1. 2 Oct

    Police charge 28-year-old Joshua Kerry with preparing terrorist acts allegedly targeting Nigel Farage, setting court appearance for Westminster Magistrates.

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  2. Charged Joshua Kerry with the murder of Ann Widdecombe in addition to preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 4US B-1 bombers withdrawn from UK

  1. 4 Oct

    US Air Force withdraws all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford back to American bases following security threats.

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  2. 5 Oct

    Revealed: US B-1 bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a reported attempted attack near the base.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Arrested six suspects following an attempted attack near RAF Fairford, prompting the US to withdraw its B-1 bombers from the base.

    No source was given for this update.

Articles in this story

  1. UK links Iran to RAF Fairford base incident as Trump criticizes bail for five suspects
  2. Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with terror plot targeting Nigel Farage
  3. UK police arrest seventh suspect over suspected drone plot targeting US bombers at RAF Fairford

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AP, The New York Times, aa.com.tr, aletihad.ae, BBC, cbsnews.com, dn.se, manisteenews.com, smh.com.au, tass.ru, VG, worcesternews.co.uk