Five Arrested in Counter-Terrorism Operation Near RAF Fairford

Five men have been arrested and remain in custody as counter-terrorism police lead an investigation into a major incident near RAF Fairford. Gloucestershire Police reported receiving a call at approximately 12:45 AM BST on Monday concerning "three suspicious vehicles" traveling toward the base.

Residents in the nearby village of Whelford have been evacuated and relocated to a leisure center while the investigation proceeds. The BBC has reporters at the scene near the airbase, which has been utilized by the U.S. Air Force for operations.

Further details regarding the nature of the incident or the identities of the arrested individuals have not yet been released.