NEW: ‘Major national security crisis’ - counter-terror police deploy bomb disposal at RAF Fairford

Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation that saw several men arrested for explosive offences near RAF Fairford.

The police operation near RAF Fairford saw residents evacuated in the village of Whelford in Gloucestershire.

GB News understands the operation was not intelligence-led, meaning investigators had not known about any potential plot in advance.

A large emergency services presence was seen in the area, including a Hazardous Area Response Team.

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