Coverage dated September 30, 2026

Suspect in alleged plot against British base called police before arrest, UK media report

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By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — One of the suspects in the alleged plot targeting a UK airbase used by the US military called the police shortly before they were arrested, multiple British media outlets have reported.

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  1. KRDO

    Suspect in alleged plot against British base called police before arrest, UK media report (opens KRDO)

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    By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — One of the suspects in the alleged plot targeting a UK airbase used by the US military called the police shortly before they were arrested, multiple British media outlets have reported.

  2. Al-Monitor

    UK airbase suspect tipped off police, Times says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A suspected plot against a British airbase used by US forces to strike Iran was thwarted when police were called by one of the same men later arrested at the site, The Times newspaper said on Wednesday.

  3. New York Post

    Suspect in feared terror plot on UK airbase bizarrely called cops on himself: report (opens New York Post)

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    It's unclear if the suspect got cold feet or is his call was part of the plan.

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