Men held in 'major incident' near RAF Fairford
A major incident has been declared in Whelford, a village near RAF Fairford, prompting the evacuation of local residents to a leisure centre. Gloucestershire Police have arrested several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act. The Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is currently examining several vehicles as part of the ongoing investigation.
- ▪Residents in Whelford near RAF Fairford were evacuated to a leisure centre due to a declared major incident.
- ▪Several men were arrested by Gloucestershire Police on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.
- ▪The Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is examining a number of vehicles at the scene.
- ▪RAF Fairford is a base that hosts the United States Air Force.
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Men held in 'major incident' near RAF Fairford Image source, ReutersImage caption, Homes are being evacuatedPublished8 minutes agoA major incident has been declared and homes have been evacuated in a village near an RAF base which hosts the United States Air Force.Gloucestershire Police said residents in Whelford, near RAF Fairford, have been taken to a leisure centre while investigations continue.Several men have been arrested suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, police said.The Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is currently examining a number of vehicles.Get in touchYour VoiceContact formContact formFollow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, external, X, external and Instagram, external.
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