Major incident declared near RAF Fairford as men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences
A major incident was declared near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following the arrest of several men on suspicion of explosives offences. Armed police established a cordon around the village of Whelford, prompting the evacuation of local residents to a nearby leisure centre. The army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is currently examining vehicles in the area while authorities state the situation is contained.
- ▪Several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act near RAF Fairford.
- ▪Residents in the Whelford area were evacuated to a nearby leisure centre as a precaution.
- ▪Armed police and a Hazardous Area Response Team were deployed to the scene.
- ▪The army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is examining a number of vehicles.
- ▪Gloucestershire police stated that they believe the incident is currently contained.
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- ▪ Men held in 'major incident' near RAF Fairford — BBC News — UK
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A police officer blocking a road near the RAF Fairford airbase. Photograph: Toby Shepheard/ReutersView image in fullscreenA police officer blocking a road near the RAF Fairford airbase. Photograph: Toby Shepheard/ReutersUK newsMajor incident declared near RAF Fairford as men arrested on suspicion of explosives offencesPeople evacuated from village near airbase used by US air force in GloucestershirePress AssociationSun 27 Sep 2026 04.10 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleVillagers have been evacuated from their homes near RAF Fairford after the arrest of several men on suspicion of explosives offences, police have said.A major incident was declared, with armed police manning a cordon near the village of Whelford in Gloucestershire, near the site of the airbase which is used by the US…
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