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UK: 5 arrested after 'major incident' near Fairford air base used by US forces
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- Sep 27, 2026, 2:51 PM UTC
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Market town in Gloucestershire, England
Fairford is a market town in Gloucestershire, England. The town lies in the Cotswold hills on the River Coln, 6 miles (10 km) east of Cirencester, 4 miles (6 km) west of Lechlade and 9 miles (14 km) north of Swindon. Nearby are RAF Fairford and the Cotswold Water Park.
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Police say five U.K. nationals who were arrested near RAF Fairford air base in England, which is used by U.S. forces, have been released on bail.
The incident triggered a massive response, with homes evacuated and bomb disposal teams searching three vans close to the base.
Police evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses.