Speculation about the motives behind the incident ranged from terror threat to fuel thievery. Donald Trump has criticised the UK authorities decision to release six men on bail after they were arrested following an incident near airbase RAF Fairford. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Speculation about the motives behind the incident ranged from terror threat to fuel thievery.S1

• Donald Trump has criticised the UK authorities decision to release six men on bail after they were arrested following an incident near airbase RAF Fairford.S2