Counter-terrorism police investigate ‘major incident’ near RAF Fairford

Homes evacuated after men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences near Gloucestershire airbase used in US attacks against Iran

Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation in which several men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences near an RAF base used in American attacks against Iran.

After the declaration of a major incident at RAF Fairford, a bomb squad was sent to the village of Whelford and extra security measures were put in place, including the fortification of entrances to the base. Roadblocks and armed police have been seen in the area over the weekend.