British Police Arrest Seventh Person in Air Base Case
Police arrested a 22-year-old British man in Westminster. Westminster is in central London.
He is the seventh person arrested over an incident at RAF Fairford. RAF Fairford is an air base in England.
Police arrested him on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Counterterrorism police were investigating the incident last month.
ABC News described the base as run by the United States. ABC News reported the suspected offense was linked to Iran.
The Associated Press said American aircraft used the base. They struck Iran from there during this year's war.
Klear Note — An arrest on suspicion signals an investigation, not proof of guilt.
Key Terms 3
- RAF Short for Royal Air Force, the air force of the United Kingdom.
- Counterterrorism police Police officers who prevent and investigate terrorist acts.
- Westminster An area of central London, England.