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, following the arrest of several men.
Gloucestershire Police confirmed that officers were called to the scene on Sunday morning after reports of suspicious activity.
A spokesperson for the force stated:
We are currently dealing with a major incident in the Whelford area. A number of men have been arrested and are currently in custody.
Residents in the immediate vicinity have been asked to leave their properties as a precautionary measure while emergency services conduct a thorough search of the area.
RAF Fairford, which is frequently used by the US Air Force for strategic bomber deployments, remains under heightened security as the investigation continues.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area and follow updates from official police channels.