More bizarre stuff today anyone would think Wes' was out idea's of how to blag this' after saying nothing worthwhile 2 days ago, the plan now is confuse and forget about it. The mystery surrounding the suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford has deepened after reports emerged that one of the men arrested allegedly called 999 himself shortly before armed police swooped on the scene. The Times reported that one of five British men arrested near the Gloucestershire airbase phoned emergency services in the early hours of Sunday morning, before officers detained the group on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offences. The extraordinary claim has raised new questions about what exactly was happening on the rural roads around RAF Fairford and why the call was made. It comes shortly after police announced this evening that no explosives were found at the site but a quantity of petrol was discovered. Investigators are now examining whether the caller got cold feet and wanted to alert authorities, or whether the call itself formed part of whatever operation the group may have been undertaking. Read more Reform UK politician spotted at RAF Fairford as he explains why he was there Police reveal result of search at RAF Fairford as US Secretary highlights danger 'Quantity of petrol' found at RAF Fairford incident police reveal Counter-terrorism police have not commented on the report, but have confirmed that a police response was launched after receiving a range of information, including a report about vehicles behaving suspiciously near the strategically important airbase. RAF Fairford is a key US military facility in the UK and has previously been used to support military operations in the Middle East, including strikes against Iran. The dramatic incident unfolded shortly before dawn on Sunday when officers responded to concerns about three vehicles close to the base. Armed police, supported by specialist counter-terrorism officers and military assets, descended on the area. Witnesses described seeing masked figures moving through fields and woodland as police secured the scene. A farmer reported finding vans blocking a road and initially believed suspicious individuals were running through the countryside. It later emerged many of those figures were armed officers carrying out searches. The response rapidly escalated into a major security operation. Roads were closed, a significant cordon was placed around the area and around 85 households in Whelford were evacuated as a precaution. Fears were initially so serious that suspects were reportedly stripped to the waist during arrests amid concerns they could have been wearing suicide vests or carrying explosive devices. The five men arrested were all British nationals living in London and aged between 23 and 25. They included a 24-year-old man from Camden and four others from Westminster. However, one of the most significant developments came less than 48 hours later when all five men were released on police bail while inquiries continued. Read more LIVE: Police cordon still in place near RAF Fairford as residents kept away Everything we know as counter-terrorism police lead major incident near RAF Fairford Fresh details on RAF Fairford 'explosives incident' as police confirm five arrests The decision surprised many local residents and prompted questions about the strength of the case, particularly given the scale of the response that had seen armed police, specialist bomb disposal experts and military personnel deployed. On Tuesday, counter-terrorism policing chief Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor revealed that extensive examinations of the vehicles had found no improvised explosive devices. Speaking outside New Scotland Yard, he said the vans had been examined with the support of military assets and forensic specialists. While officers did not discover bombs, they did recover what Mr Taylor described as a quantity of petrol from the vehicles. Police stressed that the men remain under investigation and that strict bail conditions are in place. Mr Taylor defended the decision to release the suspects, saying public safety remained at the forefront of investigators' decision-making and describing the move as an investigative decision grounded in experience and strategy. Attention is now turning to what motivated the group and whether foreign influence played a role. One line of inquiry is understood to focus on potential links to Iran. Investigators are examining whether the men may have been acting as proxies on behalf of Tehran, although no allegations have been proven and no charges have been brought. Among the theories reportedly being explored are whether the group was conducting hostile reconnaissance, carrying out a "dry run" to test security around the base, or attempting some form of stunt intended to send a message to the British and American authorities. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested this week that the incident involved "the hand of a foreign actor" and noted that Iran has previously threatened American interests. However, he stopped short of directly blaming Tehran. Iran has categorically denied any involvement. In a statement, its embassy in London dismissed reports linking the country to the arrests as "unfounded and malicious speculations" and accused some coverage of fuelling anti-Iran sentiment. For now, the biggest unanswered question remains why one of the suspects is said to have phoned police himself. Rather than clarifying events, the revelation has added another layer of intrigue to a case that has already seen armed roadblocks, military involvement, mass evacuations, terrorism arrests and an investigation stretching from rural Gloucestershire to addresses in London. With no explosives found but petrol recovered, and all five suspects now on bail, counter-terrorism detectives continue to piece together what really happened outside RAF Fairford and whether the incident represented a genuine threat, a failed operation or something altogether more unusual.
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