Five SAS Soldiers Arrested on War Crimes Suspicion in Syria

The arrests follow the death of a suspected jihadist, sparking a broader inquiry into SAS operations.

Five SAS soldiers have been arrested on suspicion of alleged war crimes following the death of a suspected jihadist in Syria.
The soldiers, who remain on active duty, are claimed to have feared the suspect intended to carry out a suicide attack.
A primed suicide vest was found nearby the scene, but the suspect was not wearing it when killed.
The arrests have sparked a broader inquiry into the SAS's actions in Syria and Afghanistan, with a report expected in the autumn.
It is uncertain if the arrests will lead to prosecution, as convictions of British soldiers for war crimes are exceptionally rare.