UK Releases 25-Year-Old Dual National on Bail in RAF Fairford Terror Probe
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Updated · CBS New York · Oct 4
UK Releases 25-Year-Old Dual National on Bail in RAF Fairford Terror Probe
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Oct 4
Summary
Counter Terrorism Policing released a 25-year-old dual U.K.-Iranian national on bail Saturday, two days after his London arrest over a suspected terror plot tied to RAF Fairford.
Police said searches at two London properties have been carried out and the Gloucestershire investigation remains active, with officers examining possible foreign-state involvement.
Authorities also withdrew an earlier statement that a 26-year-old British man had been interviewed under caution, saying that disclosure was incorrect.
Five British men in their 20s arrested near the U.S.-run air base on Oct. 27 were also bailed after police found gasoline in three vans but no explosives.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says there are strong indications Iran played a part, while Tehran denies involvement and calls the allegations unfounded.