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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jamie Grierson

Local representatives question official accounts after suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford

An armed police officer sets up a
Armed police near RAF Fairford. It remains unclear who or what was behind the alleged activity Photograph: Toby Shepheard/Reuters

An MP and councillors representing the residents of the village near RAF Fairford who were evacuated due to a suspected terror plot have expressed scepticism and concern over the security response to threats made by Iran.

About 85 properties in Whelford, Gloucestershire, were evacuated on Sunday morning after five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences in the village. The men, who were later re-arrested on suspicion of terror offences, were released on bail on Monday.

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