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

People evacuated from village after men are arrested on suspicion of explosives offences near Gloucestershire airbase used by US forces 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 with extra security measures, including the fortification of entrances to the base, put in place. Roadblocks and armed police have also been seen in the area over the weekend. Continue reading...