Police have detained five men following the discovery of explosives near a military base, raising concerns over a suspected terrorist plot. The defence secretary addressed the media, praising an unnamed member of the public for alerting emergency services after spotting suspicious activity. Authorities have expressed gratitude for the swift action, which they say helped prevent potential harm. Further details on the investigation and the individuals involved remain under review.
Five men arrested over terrorism offences after explosives found near baseThe defence secretary, Wes Streeting, has spoken to the media from the Labour party conference this morning about the incident near RAF Fairford.Streeting said he was grateful for the vigilance of the members of the public who are thought to have helped alert the emergency services to the suspected terror plot.Thank you to that member of the public. She has done exactly what we would hope that someone in that extraordinary situation would do.I’m really grateful to her – I think she acted, by her own admission, quickly and thoughtfully, and she did the right thing. Continue reading...
