UK counter-terror police

Several British men arrested over an alleged terror plot have been released on bail while investigations continue. Authorities have not confirmed details of the suspected plot or the charges the men may face. The case is drawing attention as police and security services continue counter-terrorism inquiries in the UK.

British police say five men arrested in connection with an incident at a US air base in the UK are to be released. The men were detained after the event at the American facility, and authorities appear to have found no grounds to keep them in custody. The incident drew attention given the involvement of a US military installation and initial counter-terrorism handling.

Five men detained near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire are to be released on bail, according to the head of UK counter-terrorism policing. The arrests prompted an investigation near the airbase, which is known for hosting US military aircraft. Details about the men or suspected offences have not been made public, and the bail decision suggests police are continuing inquiries without charging them.