Men held in 'major incident' near RAF Fairford Image source, ReutersImage caption, Homes are being evacuatedPublished10 minutes agoA major incident has been declared and homes have been evacuated in a village near an RAF base which hosts the United States Air Force.Gloucestershire Police said residents in Whelford, near RAF Fairford, have been taken to a leisure centre while investigations continue.Several men have been arrested suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, police said.The Army's specialist explosive ordnance disposal team is currently examining a number of vehicles.Get in touchYour VoiceContact formContact formFollow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, external, X, external and Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.Related topicsGloucestershireGloucestershire Police