Major incident declared near RAF Fairford as men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences

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Covered by The Guardian – World, Al Jazeera English. People evacuated from village near airbase used by US air force in Gloucestershire Villagers have been evacuated from their homes near RAF Fairford after the arrest of several men on suspicion of explosives offences,…
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- The Guardian – World: Major incident declared near RAF Fairford as men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences
- Al Jazeera English: UK police evacuate homes near airbase used by US
- The Guardian – World: ‘Police were banging on the door’: villagers near RAF Fairford describe evacuation
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- Major incident declared near RAF Fairford as men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences
People evacuated from village near airbase used by US air force in Gloucestershire Villagers have been evacuated from their homes near RAF Fairford after the arrest of several men on suspicion of explosives offences,…
- UK police evacuate homes near airbase used by US
Police say they have arrested several men on suspicion of explosives-related offences.
- ‘Police were banging on the door’: villagers near RAF Fairford describe evacuation
Local people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnight Those living near RAF Fairford have been used to disturbance from protesters and a heavy police presence after the…
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- Major incident declared near RAF Fairford as men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences
Sep 27, 2026 at 8:10 AM
People evacuated from village near airbase used by US air force in Gloucestershire Villagers have been evacuated from their homes near RAF Fairford after the arrest of several men on suspicion of explosives offences,…
- ‘Police were banging on the door’: villagers near RAF Fairford describe evacuation
Sep 27, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Local people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnight Those living near RAF Fairford have been used to disturbance from protesters and a heavy police presence after the…
- UK police evacuate homes near airbase used by US
Sep 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Police say they have arrested several men on suspicion of explosives-related offences.
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