An Army bomb-disposal team examined three white vans in Whelford after five men were arrested in connection with an alleged foiled terror plot targeting RAF Fairford. The investigation highlights the security response around the airbase, although authorities had not released further details about the suspected plot.

Aerial footage showed a wheeled bomb-disposal robot approaching the parked vans along a deserted road. Two vans had their rear doors open, with large black objects visible inside, while Gloucestershire Police said specialist explosive ordnance disposal officers would examine several vehicles.