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UK police evacuate homes near RAF Fairford base
The Indian Express··27 Sept
UK counter-terrorism police are leading a major-incident inquiry at RAF Fairford after several men were arrested. Gloucestershire Police said residents of properties in Whelford were taken to a nearby leisure centre. A bomb squad was called to examine several vehicles, and police said the situation was contained. A government spokesperson said Prime Minister Andy Burnham was being updated.
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What It Means For You
- Whelford residents near the base were evacuated to a leisure centre while a cordon stayed in place.
- Road blocks and fortified base entrances were reported over the weekend.
- Police said they believe the incident is contained and are working with partner agencies.
What's Happening
- Police said several men were arrested and a bomb disposal team examined a number of vehicles.
- Indian Express reported counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation.
- Defence Minister Wes Streeting thanked emergency and specialist teams at the scene.
Why Fairford matters
- RAF Fairford has been used by the United States for operations from southwest England.
- Indian Express noted the UK had allowed US use of the base for strikes on Iranian missile sites.
- Reuters described nearly 30 emergency vehicles parked near the Fairford village.
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