Speculation heightening worry over alleged Fairford plot: UK police
The highest-ranking leaders in Washington have been speaking freely about their concerns following the bust of a suspected terrorist plot near a joint air base in England, but British authorities are warning that “international commentary” is unnecessarily heightening public fears.
TL;DR
- Five British nationals aged 23-25 were arrested near RAF Fairford Base on suspicion of a terrorist plot.
- Suspects were released on bail the next day, and no explosives were found at the scene.
- US leaders, including President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio, have commented, suggesting foreign involvement and disagreeing with the bail decision.
- British authorities state that "international commentary" is unnecessarily heightening public fears.
- The suspects' vans were branded with fake logos for a non-existent fuel company.
- Iranian officials have vehemently rejected claims of involvement.
- Despite the release, British counterterrorism police state the suspects remain under investigation.