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Timeline of RAF Fairford incident and the investigation so far

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Five British men were arrested on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses near the RAF Fairford military base in the UK. The arrests followed reports of suspicious vehicle activity and a 999 call made by one of the suspects themselves.

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The incident highlights ongoing security concerns at critical military infrastructure used by international allies, specifically the US Air Force.

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Image source, Reuters Image caption, A heavy police presence was seen near the base after a major incident was declared

The public is slowly getting more information about what happened near the RAF Fairford airbase at the weekend - but many questions remain unanswered.

We know that two early-morning calls were made to police about suspicious vehicles, and that five men, all British nationals in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism offences.

We also know they were later released on bail, and the BBC understands that one of the men was the first 999 caller.

Here is what we know about how the incident unfolded, and what has happened in the days since.

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