Trump: Men arrested at UK airbase used by US were looking to do 'big damage' Police arrested five men for suspected explosives offences following a tip-off. World 4 hours ago

British police arrested five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences on Sunday near an air base that has been used by the US to ​strike Iran, after a tip-off that three vans had been seen heading to the military airfield.

On Sunday morning the base was blocked by armed police while large machinery also prevented access, and Reuters witnesses said security had been increased at other bases used by the US, with armoured vehicles and soldiers at the gates of RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in eastern England.

Burnham thanked the police and armed forces, saying on X: "I know today's incident near RAF Fairford will be deeply concerning for local residents and for many people following developments ​across the country".