Seventh man arrested over RAF Fairford ‘terror plot’

| Senior Live News reporter Published October 6, 2026 2:05pm Updated October 6, 2026 2:33pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Another suspect has been arrested in connection with the alleged terror plot at RAF Fairford. Counter-terrorism detectives revealed they have arrested a seventh man linked to the investigation at the UK military base on September 27. The Gloucestershire base and the surrounding villages of Whelford and Kempsford were put on the world map after three white vans were spotted near the safety perimeter. A farmer claimed she saw hooded and masked men run into the woods near the base, which, until yesterday, housed US fighter jets. A 22-year-old British national is the latest to be arrested after six other suspects were apprehended. Three suspicious vans were intercepted near the RAF Fairford safety perimeter (Picture: BBC News) RAF Fairford has been on high alert since the events on September 27 (Picture: Anadolu/Getty Images) The man was held on suspicion of terrorist acts in Westminster, London, counter terrorism police confirmed. On Saturday, a sixth man, a dual British-Iranian national, aged 25, was arrested in connection with the event on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Earlier, five other men, all in their mid-20s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism. 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 inquiry into the circumstances surrounding events near RAF Fairford. US Air Force has removed its fighter jets from RAF Fairford following the incident (Picture: AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ‘Once again, I’d like to thank the public for their continued support and patience whilst we work through this highly complex investigation. Latest London news ‘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.’ The latest arrest comes after the Pentagon pulled US bombers from the base, with Donald Trump citing a ‘threat’ for the decision. Trump said: ‘They didn’t fly out by accident. There were some threats and rather than tempting the enemy, we will capture the enemy and beat the enemy. But why should we leave them there?’ Speculation is swirling about who might be behind the alleged plot. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there were ‘strong indications’ about links to Iran, although Tehran has strongly denied any involvement. The US bombers used RAF Fairford to carry out operations across the Middle East, including launching aircraft in the Iran war. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi accused the UK of ‘barking up the wrong tree’ following Burnham’s comments. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow Metro.co.uk on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. Arrow MORE: Germany’s former spy chief arrested over ‘spying for a foreign agent’ Arrow MORE: The ‘extraordinary’ London attraction that’s decaying and at risk of being lost forever Arrow MORE: Dexter-obsessed student ‘murdered sex worker in copycat kill room’ at Airbnb Breaking News Never miss the biggest stories with breaking news alerts in your inbox.