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Two Latvian men are arrested after breaching a UK airbase used by US forces
October 8, 2026
CNN and Reuters report that last month, several men were arrested over a suspected plot to attack RAF Fairford, 90 miles (145 km) west of London.
The New York Times reports that in Fairford, the five men arrested on September 27 were released on bail the next day.
CNN and Reuters report that the arrests come weeks after a suspected plot targeting another British airbase used by the US military raised concerns about security at military sites across Britain.
CNN and Reuters report that last month, several men were arrested over a suspected plot to attack RAF Fairford, 90 miles (145 km) west of London.
The New York Times reports that in Fairford, the five men arrested on September 27 were released on bail the next day.
According to BBC, Flanagan said, "We're very aware of the recent heightened interest and concern around military sites, but at this stage there is nothing to suggest this incident is connected to the events at RAF Fairford last week".
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CNN and Reuters report that the British government has linked the suspected plot to Iran, which denied any involvement.
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- BBC — Two Latvian men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base
- France 24 — Two Latvian men arrested at UK base housing US and NATO intelligence hubs - France 24
- CNN — Two men arrested after breaking into UK airbase used by US, counterterrorism police say
- The New York Times — 2 Latvians Arrested after Breaching Perimeter of RAF Molesworth, UK Air Base Used by US - The New York Times
- WSJ — Two Latvians Arrested After Break-In at U.K. Military Base - WSJ
- Reuters — Two men arrested after breaking into UK airbase used by US, counter-terrorism police say | Reuters
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