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UK police arrest men, evacuate homes near US air base in England

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UK police arrested several men and evacuated homes near a US air base in southwest England after a security scare at RAF Fairford. The incident, described as a major incident, led to the evacuation of a nearby village and the containment of the situation.

The security scare followed the UK government's authorization of the US to use RAF Fairford for strikes on Iranian missile sites in the Strait of Hormuz. Armed police blocked access to the base, and around 30 emergency vehicles were stationed in the village of Fairford.

The incident has been contained, with army bomb disposal experts examining vehicles and police confirming the evacuation of properties in the Whelford area. The UK and US military remain vigilant in ensuring the safety of personnel and facilities.

The British government has informed Prime Minister Andy Burnham about the incident, and the US Air Force has not commented on specific force protection measures, emphasizing ongoing assessments for security.

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  1. abc-australia — UK police declare major incident at air base used by US ·
  2. france24 — UK police make arrests, evacuate homes in ‘major incident’ near air base used by US forces ·
  3. the-hindu — Police evacuate homes near U.S. air base in England, detain men on suspected explosives offences ·

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