UK Police arrest 5 after ‘major incident’ at Fairford airbase used by US
British counter-terrorism police were on Sunday probing a “major” incident near a base used by the US air force after arresting five men on suspicion of “preparing a terrorist act”, police said. In March, then prime minister Keir Starmer granted permission for “defensive” US action against Iranian missile sites from two UK bases including Fairford. […]
On Sunday morning, early hours, five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a UK airbase used by US forces, in Gloucestershire, UK, on suspicion of explosives offences and preparing a terrorist act. This occurred after police were alerted about three suspicious vehicles traveling towards the military airbase. Bomb disposal teams were promptly deployed, and around 85 households were evacuated as a precaution.
All five men remain in custody, with Gloucestershire Police Temporary Chief Constable Maggie Blyth stating that the matter is being treated as contained. The investigation is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing, and it is still in its early stages. RAF Fairford, located in the Cotswolds, has a history of US military presence, with recent use in operations involving Iran.
The US military is working closely with UK counterparts to ensure safety and minimize impacts. US President Donald Trump lauded the joint UK-US security operation, stating that the suspects were under investigation for some time and allegedly planning to cause significant damage to US ports. The US Embassy in London advised American citizens to exercise caution following the arrests.
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