Five arrested over suspected terror plot near UK airbase
At a glance
- Five people arrested near RAF Fairford over suspected terror plot.
- The incident was triggered by a report of three suspicious vehicles.
- The army's bomb disposal unit was called to the scene as a precaution.
Story so far
A major incident was declared near RAF Fairford in southwest England after police received reports of suspicious vehicles. Five people have now been arrested on suspicion of a terror plot. The army's explosive ordnance disposal team was dispatched, and some local properties were evacuated as a precaution. While authorities state the situation is under control, an investigation is ongoing.
Latest development
British police have arrested five people over a suspected terrorism plot near RAF Fairford, a UK airbase used by the US Air Force. The arrests followed a report of three suspicious vehicles in the area.
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Five people have been arrested in the UK over a suspected terrorism plot near RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force base used by the US Air Force. The arrests on Sunday followed a report of three suspicious vehicles in the area, which prompted a major police response.
British police have clarified that while investigations are ongoing, they have not yet confirmed a direct link between several arrests made under the Explosives Act and the nearby RAF Fairford airbase. The area remains cordoned off as the investigation continues.
Police have stated that the situation, which was earlier declared a major incident, is now considered fully under control.
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Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford airbase, used by US air forces
British police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act and the army was examining a number of vehicles after security was stepped up at a British airbase used by US air forces in southwest Englan
Men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by US
FAIRFORD: British police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a “major incident” near an air base used by the US in southwest England.
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