Trump 'surprised' RAF Fairford 'terror plot' suspects freed on bail - 'wouldn't have done it'

Trump 'surprised' RAF Fairford 'terror plot' suspects freed on bail - 'wouldn't have done it' Five men - all British nationals - detained over the suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford have been released on bail pending further enquiries US President Donald Trump has said he is "surprised" five suspects were released on bail over the suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford, used by the US air force, and he would not have done so. Speaking in the White House, Trump told reporters: "We know everything about them. We would have not released them." The possibility of a foreign state being behind he suspected attacks is still investigated, UK's counter terrorism policing head Lawrence Taylor said. The five suspects were arrested in the early hours of Sunday on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism after three suspicious vans were seen near RAF Fairford, which has been used by the US to bomb missile sites in Iran. They are a 24-year-old from Camden, north London; three men aged 23, 24 and 25 from Westminster, central London, and one aged 24 from Willesden, north-west London. Their release took place following "extensive interviews and inquiries". Mr Taylor said: "To be very clear, this does not mean that the investigation is over. "They are subject to stringent conditions on their movement and contact with others. They absolutely remain under investigation as we explore multiple lines of inquiry." It's understood that no explosive devices or materials were found in any of the vans. Iran said it "categorically rejects" that it had any involvement in the suspected RAF Fairford 'bomb plot', its London embassy has said in a statement. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.