A security incident has unfolded near a US air base in western England, prompting the evacuation of homes and the detention of several men.
The UK's Gloucestershire Police force reported that a number of properties in Whelford were evacuated, with residents relocated to a nearby leisure center.
What happened
Police arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offenses, with army bomb-disposal experts examining several vehicles.
The incident occurred close to RAF Fairford, a base used by American forces for limited strikes during the war with Iran.
A cordon is in place, but authorities believe the situation is contained.
