‘Strong indications’ that Iran played role in RAF Fairford incident, says Burnham
PM also defends decision to release suspects on bail and expresses ‘complete confidence’ in security services
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham indicated strong indications of Iran's involvement in the events near RAF Fairford.
- Five men were arrested near the airbase as part of a terror investigation.
- The men were initially arrested on explosives charges and later for preparing acts of terrorism.
- All five were released on police bail under strict conditions after searches and examination of seized items.
- The U.S. expressed concern and criticism regarding the decision to release the men on bail.
- British officials, including Burnham and the defense secretary, stated security services were aware in advance and defended the bail decision, expressing confidence in the handling of the investigation.
- A local woman alerted police after seeing suspicious vans and masked men near the airbase.