UK police arrest 5 men near an air base used by US on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
Counter-terrorism police are leading the inquiry as Army bomb-disposal teams examine vehicles and about 85 households are evacuated, officials said.
- On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Gloucestershire Police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following the arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.
- Emergency services, including a Hazardous Area Response Team, deployed around 30 vehicles to the nearby village of Whelford, where residents were evacuated to a local leisure centre as a precautionary measure.
- The Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is currently examining a number of vehicles, while armed British police maintain a cordon and block access to the base's main gate.
- Gloucestershire Police stated they believe the incident is contained while enacting well-rehearsed plans with partners to secure the area.
- Security measures at the airbase, used by the United States Air Force, have significantly increased with roadblocks restricting access to the site during the ongoing investigation.
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