Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:02am on 27 Sep 2026,Sunday International
British police arrested several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act near RAF Fairford, a military base used by the US Air Force in southwest England, on Sunday. Authorities declared a major incident and evacuated residents from nearby Whelford as the investigation continued. The British Army’s specialist bomb-disposal team examined several vehicles, while armed police secured the area. Gloucestershire Police said the incident was believed to be contained. Security around the base had increased in recent days. However, police have not confirmed whether the arrests are linked to the US military presence. (PC: India Today)
