Trump criticizes release of suspects from planning base attack in England

“ ANDi am surprised that they freed these people, I would not have done so,” said the Republican during a conversation with journalists in the Oval Office.

British anti-terrorist police chief Laurence Taylor stated that “in the wake of extensive interrogations and investigations,” the five men who had been arrested were “released under bail.”.

Men, all British citizens aged 23-25 years and residents of London, were arrested on Sunday on suspicion of terrorism and explosives-related crimes.

Suspects were arrested early Sunday after three vans were spotted near the RAF. Fairford, a British military base used by the United States several decades ago, including for recent bombings targeting Iran.

“ For the record, this doesn't mean the investigation is over. They are subject to strict conditions as regards their travel and contact with third parties. They are obviously still under investigation as we explore various lines of inquiry,” said Laurence Taylor, during a statement to journalists in London.

The person responsible said that the police keep “an open mind in this investigation” and that they are evaluating “all possible angles, including the possibility of being actively committed by individuals who consciously or unconsciously act on behalf of a foreign state.”.

“I’ve talked before about the increasing extent and complexity of the threats we face. Often this threat becomes visible to us in the form of criminal activity, often on a small scale, and committed by individuals whose main objective is not terrorism, but a rapid financial gain,” he said.

The investigation, launched on Sunday morning, led to the creation of a 400-metre perimeter around three white vans and the evacuation of 85 homes in the village of Whelford near the military base.

Military explosives decommissioning experts used a robot to examine vehicles, but the police did not reveal what was found inside.

The British press reported that the police are investigating a possible connection to Iran, but the Tehran embassy in London rejected “categorically” involvement and condemned “vehicularly the recent unfounded and malicious speculations.”.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced today that he would call a crisis meeting, known as “Cobra”.

“What I can say is that I will chair a ‘Cobra’ meeting later this afternoon, simply to make sure that we have a complete vision and that we have a very clear situation,” Burnham said on LBC radio.