Five men arrested at RAF Fairford are all UK nationals from London, say police
Officers say they have secured extension to continue to hold men, all in their 20s, on suspicion of terror offences
TL;DR
- Five men arrested near RAF Fairford are all British nationals from London.
- The men are in their 20s, with ages ranging from 23 to 25.
- They were arrested on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act and preparation of a terrorist act.
- Eighty-five households were evacuated from the village of Whelford.
- Counter-terrorism police are leading a large-scale investigation at the scene.
- A custody extension has been secured to continue holding the suspects.