By Tim Lister, CNN
(CNN) — Police in western England say several men have been arrested on suspicion of explosives offensives near an air base often used by US forces.
A number of properties have been evacuated in the Whelford area of Gloucestershire, southern England, “following the declaration of a major incident,” a police statement said.
Whelford is close to the Royal Air Force base at Fairford.
“The Army’s specialist explosive ordnance disposal team are currently examining a number of vehicles. The local residents are being evacuated to a nearby leisure centre,” the statement said
“A cordon is currently in place but we’d like to reassure people that we believe this incident is contained,” Gloucestershire police said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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