Summary
The RAF Fairford investigation refers to the 27 September 2026 arrests of five UK nationals near the Gloucestershire airbase after reports of suspicious vehicles, later followed by the arrest of a 25‑year‑old dual UK‑Iranian man.
Counter Terrorism Policing has today (Tuesday 6 October) made a further arrest in the investigation into activity that took place close to RAF Fairford.
A 22-year-old man, a British national, was arrested in the Borough of Westminster, London, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
Searches of a property have also been carried out in the same area.
Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, Vicki Evans, said:
“This remains a live investigation and our specialist teams continue to pursue multiple lines of enquiry into the circumstances surrounding events near RAF Fairford.
“Once again, I’d like to thank the public for their continued support and patience whilst we work through this highly complex investigation.
“We’re acutely aware of the public interest in this investigation, and we are working around the clock, and at pace, to identify the motivation behind events in Gloucestershire. We remain committed to investigating all possible angles.”
Six men in their 20s, five who were arrested on Sunday 27 September and one on Thursday 1 October, remain on police bail.
Counter Terrorism Policing is appealing to anyone with information which may assist the investigation to report it via gov.uk/ACT or by calling the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.