False Alarm

False Alarm event in Gloucestershire, Whelford area, United Kingdom on Sun 27th September 2026

27th September 2026

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Major incident declared near RAF base as several men arrested on explosives offences

A major incident has been declared near RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, and several men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences, police say.

Residents in Whelford, a nearby village, have been evacuated and taken to a leisure centre while investigations continue.

A cordon is currently in place in the area and officers say they believe the incident is contained

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Gloucestershire ( Whelford area )

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