Police evacuated homes near US‑used air base and arrested several men on explosives suspicion
Police arrested several men under the Explosives Act after a major incident was declared near RAF Fairford, a U.S. Air Force‑hosted base. Bomb‑disposal units examined vehicles and evacuated homes in the nearby Whelford area while assessing the situation as contained.
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- First reported
- 27 Sep 2026 · 08:07 UTC
- Latest development
- 27 Sep 2026 · 09:16 UTC
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