Men held in ‘major incident’ near RAF Fairford

A major incident has been declared and villagers have been evacuated from their homes in Whelford near RAF Fairford.

Police have confirmed that several men have been arrested following the incident, which began early on Sunday morning.

Emergency services remain at the scene, and a cordon has been established to ensure public safety while investigations continue.

We are working closely with partner agencies to resolve this situation as quickly and safely as possible, and we thank the local community for their patience and cooperation during this time.

Residents who were evacuated have been provided with temporary accommodation, and authorities have urged the public to avoid the area until further notice.