WorldPingBritish police said they had evacuated homes Sunday near the air base of Fairford in southwest England used by US air forces and arrested five men over suspected explosives offences.
British counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident.
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The air base has been used by U.S. forces involved in targeting Iran since the start of the war in February.
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WorldPingMultiple suspects were arrested under the Explosives Act near RAF Fairford, prompting evacuations as explosive ordnance disposal teams examined vehicles.
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WorldPingPolice evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses.
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WorldPing‘We have handcuffs ready’: Trump admin warns H-1B visa programme may see major changes — full report at Times of India.
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WorldPingSeveral men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of violations under the Explosives Act. Residents of the nearby village of Whelford were evacuated to a leisure center in Cirencester.
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WorldPingEarlier on Sunday, British police evacuated nearby homes following a major incident at a British military base. Several men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences, while police said they believed the situation was contained.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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