Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences near RAF Fairford, a British airbase used in US attacks against Iran. A major incident was declared, leading to evacuations of 85 households in the village of Whelford and deployment of a bomb squad. Suspicious vehicles were inspected with a bomb disposal robot, and materials seized are being examined for threat level and capability of use in an attack. The arrests were not intelligence-led and state sponsorship is under investigation. Security at the airbase was increased with roadblocks and armed police. The incident caused temporary disruption and concern in the local community.

Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences near RAF Fairford, a British airbase used in US attacks against Iran. A major incident was declared, leading to evacuations of 85 households in the village of Whelford and deployment of a bomb squad. Suspicious vehicles were inspected with a bomb disposal robot, and materials seized are being examined for threat level and capability of use in an attack. The arrests were not intelligence-led and state sponsorship is under investigation. Security at the airbase was increased with roadblocks and armed police. The incident caused temporary disruption and concern in the local community.