Two men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base in Cambridgeshire
BBC News's headline. Reported by BBC News, Financial Times World, DW News, The Guardian UK, The Guardian World.
What the sources say, in brief
Two Latvian men were arrested after being found inside the perimeter of RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire, a base used by the US military and NATO, according to the Guardian and other outlets. The Financial Times reported the men were held on suspicion of entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK. The Guardian UK reported the two men have since been released on bail on strict conditions while police continue their investigation. Sources differ on the men's ages, with the BBC citing 36 and 32, the Guardian World citing 32 and 35, and the Guardian UK citing 32 and 26.
Key points
- Financial Times reported the men were arrested on suspicion of entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK.
- The Guardian World said the men were arrested in the early hours of Thursday after being discovered inside the RAF Molesworth perimeter.
- The Guardian UK reported the two Latvian men have been released on bail on strict conditions.
- DW News said the incident follows an alleged terror plot at another air base in England that was foiled recently.
- The Guardian UK said police continue their investigation into the arrests.
What we know
- Two Latvian men were arrested after being found inside the perimeter of RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire, according to the Guardian World.
- The base is used by the US military and NATO for intelligence operations, according to the Guardian World and DW News.
- The men were arrested on suspicion of trespass, according to the BBC and the Guardian World.
- The Guardian World said the men were also detained on suspicion of causing criminal damage.
- The Guardian UK reported the two men have been released on bail on strict conditions.
What we don't know
- The sources do not agree on the ages of the two men.
What happens next
- The Guardian UK said police continue their investigation while the men are on bail.
Sources differ: The BBC gives the men's ages as 36 and 32, the Guardian World as 32 and 35, and the Guardian UK as 32 and 26.
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Two men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base in Cambridgeshire. Two Latvian men were arrested after being found inside the perimeter of RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire, a base used by the US military and NATO, according to the Guardian and other outlets. The Financial Times reported the men were held on suspicion of entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK. The Guardian UK reported the two men have since been released on bail on strict conditions while police continue their investigation. Sources differ on the men's ages, with the BBC citing 36 and 32, the Guardian World citing 32 and 35, and the Guardian UK citing 32 and 26. Covered by 5 publications. BBC News: Two men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base in Cambridgeshire. Financial Times World: Two Latvian nationals arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base. DW News: UK: Two Latvian men arrested for breaking into RAF base. The Guardian UK: Two Latvians arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire released on bail. The Guardian World: Two Latvians arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire released on bail.
Who is covering it
- BBC News United Kingdom Two men arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base in Cambridgeshire Police say the suspects are Latvian nationals aged 36 and 32. 8 Oct · Tier 2
- Financial Times World United Kingdom Two Latvian nationals arrested on suspicion of trespass at RAF base Men arrested inside perimeter of Cambridgeshire air base on suspicion of ‘entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK’ 8 Oct · Tier 2
- DW News Germany UK: Two Latvian men arrested for breaking into RAF base The men were arrested for breaching a perimeter fence at a UK air base that houses US and NATO intelligence operations. The incident comes after an alleged terror plot at another air base in England was foiled recently. 8 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Two Latvians arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire released on bail Men found inside RAF Molesworth, used by US and Nato for intelligence, freed on strict conditions as police continue investigation Two Latvian men have been released on bail after being arrested at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire used by the US military and Nato. The two men, aged 32 and 26, were arre 9 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Two Latvians arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire released on bail Men found inside RAF Molesworth, used by US and Nato for intelligence, freed on strict conditions as police continue investigation Two Latvian men have been released on bail after being arrested at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire used by the US military and Nato. The two men, aged 32 and 26, were arre 9 Oct · Tier 2
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