Suspected drones trigger security response at three RAF bases in East Anglia

Sirens sounded on Friday evening at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, and RAF Feltwell in Norfolk, after reports of suspected drone activity. The US Air Force confirmed that security personnel responded to suspected unauthorised drones over Lakenheath; it said the incident affected no people, aircraft or infrastructure.

Residents nearby said the alarms began at about 5.30pm and were followed by a loudspeaker instruction to stay indoors and take shelter. The incident came days after the US military evacuated at least 12 aircraft from UK airfields amid a security threat linked to Iran. Local MP Nick Timothy said officials told him there was no threat to the public and the situation had been resolved.