British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident

Five men were arrested on September 27 near the base in the connection with the incident and were subsequently released on police bail.

A 22-year-old British national has been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in connection with an incident close to RAF Fairford, counter-terror police said.

Prior to Trump's intervention on Monday, a No 10 spokesperson had insisted RAF Fairford was safe and pointed to his previous comments, where he praised the UK's "police, defence and security services" in relation to the base.