# UK Police Arrest 5 Men Under Terrorism Acts Near US Base

> UK police arrest five men under terrorism and explosives acts near RAF Fairford airbase.
- Title: UK Police Arrest 5 Men Under Terrorism Acts Near US Base
- Summary: UK police arrest five men under terrorism and explosives acts near RAF Fairford airbase. UK police arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives…
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- Source: ABC News — https://abcnews.com/International/uk-police-arrest-explosives-act-major-incident-us/story?id=136793301
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## UK police arrest 5 men
UK police arrested five men on suspicion of offenses under the explosives act near RAF Fairford airbase in southwest England.

> A number of properties are currently being evacuated in the Whelford area following the declaration of a major incident
## Evacuation and roadblocks
Local residents evacuated to nearby recreation center as armed police set up roadblocks and security checks around RAF Fairford.

> Armed police maintain roadblocks and security checks around RAF Fairford
## RAF Fairford location
RAF Fairford is a US military base two miles from Whelford village, hosting B-1 Lancer and B-52 Stratofortress bombers since February.

> The village of Whelford is located around 2 miles from RAF Fairford
## Trump's comments
President Trump said suspects were under surveillance for a long time and were looking to do big damage to the US Air Force base.

> We had them under investigation... They were looking to do big damage to our fort
## Police investigation
Police arrested five men after receiving a call about three suspicious vehicles traveling toward the base at 12:45 a.m.

> Officers arrested five men, who remain in custody, on suspicion of explosive offenses
## Evacuation details
Around 85 households evacuated as precaution while police set up a 400m cordon around suspect vehicles.

> Around 85 households were also evacuated as a precaution
## US Embassy warning
US Embassy urged citizens to exercise caution and be mindful of personal security in the UK following arrests.

> We remind U.S. citizens that U.K. authorities rate the threat of terrorism in the U.K. as severe
## Prime Minister statement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged people not to speculate while authorities investigate the incident.

> I know today's incident near RAF Fairford will be deeply concerning for local residents
## US military response
US military confirmed safety of personnel and communities while coordinating with UK partners on security measures.

> The safety and security of our airmen, families, and surrounding communities remains our highest priority
## Key takeaway

UK police arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses near RAF Fairford, a US military base in England.