President Trump said men arrested near RAF Fairford, a UK air base used by U.S. forces, sought to do 'big damage,' after British counterterrorism detectives said police received a call about suspicious vehicles, according to CNBC.
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Key facts
- British counterterrorism detectives said police received a call about three suspicious vehicles, according to CNBC.
- The vehicles appeared to be travelling towards RAF Fairford early Sunday, detectives said.
- RAF Fairford is described in CNBC's reporting as a UK air base used by U.S. forces.
- CNBC reported that President Trump said men arrested near the base were looking to do 'big damage.'
- Further details about the incident, including the identities of those arrested and any charges, have not been confirmed in the available reporting.
President Donald Trump said men arrested near a UK air base used by U.S. forces were looking to do ‘big damage,’ according to CNBC.
CNBC reported that British counterterrorism detectives said police received a call about three suspicious vehicles that appeared to be travelling towards RAF Fairford early Sunday.
RAF Fairford is described in CNBC’s reporting as a UK air base used by U.S. forces. The available reporting does not provide further detail about the police response or the circumstances of any arrests.
Available details remain limited. The number of people arrested, any charges, and the outcome of the investigation have not been confirmed in the reporting reviewed.
Why it matters
Incidents involving air bases used by U.S. forces on allied soil draw attention because of their potential national security implications. As this remains a developing situation, key facts have yet to be independently confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
What is RAF Fairford?
RAF Fairford is a UK air base used by U.S. forces, according to reporting on the incident.
What prompted the police response?
British counterterrorism detectives said police received a call about three suspicious vehicles that appeared to be traveling towards RAF Fairford early Sunday.
What did President Trump say about the men arrested?
Trump said the men arrested were looking to do 'big damage.'
Timeline
- Trump says men arrested at UK air base used by U.S. forces were looking to do 'big damage'
CNBC Top News: British counterterrorism detectives said police received a call about three suspicious vehicles that appeared to be traveling towards RAF Fairford early Sunday.