Five released on bail as RAF Fairford investigation continues
Police said no explosives were found in three vehicles linked to the suspects; the inquiry had not established a motive or foreign-state connection.
Five men arrested in connection with an investigation near RAF Fairford were released on bail while remaining under investigation. Police said no explosives were found in three vehicles examined near the base.
Police continued to investigate the incident near RAF Fairford, with no explosives found in the vehicles.
Arrests and continuing inquiry
Five men were arrested in connection with an investigation near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and subsequently released on bail. They remained under investigation, with conditions placed on their movement and contact with others.
Police said no explosives were found in three vehicles examined near the base. A quantity of petrol was recovered, and officers continued to examine the scene.
The men were described as British nationals in their 20s. Authorities said investigators were considering several lines of inquiry, including whether the suspected offences involved proxies or individuals acting on behalf of a foreign state. No conclusion about a foreign-state link or motive had been announced.
Authorities urged against speculation
The head of Counter Terrorism Policing said the suspects remained under investigation and that their release on bail was an investigative decision. The BBC reported that police were considering all angles, including possible activity on behalf of a foreign state.
Iran denied involvement after speculation about a possible connection. The available accounts do not establish that any state was responsible for the incident.
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