Trump Says Suspects Arrested Near UK Air Base Sought to 'Do Big Damage'
British counterterrorism police detained several men following reports of suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford, a base used by US forces.
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US President Donald Trump said men arrested near a UK air base used by American forces were seeking to "do big damage," as British counterterrorism detectives continue to investigate the incident.
Police said they received a call reporting three suspicious vehicles that appeared to be travelling towards RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday, prompting a security response and subsequent arrests.
The base is used by US forces stationed in the UK, adding an international dimension to the investigation and prompting Trump's public comments on the matter.
Investigation ongoing
British authorities have not released full details of the suspects' identities or their alleged intentions beyond describing the vehicles as suspicious. Counterterrorism detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances of the detentions.
The incident has drawn attention on both sides of the Atlantic given the base's role in supporting US military operations, with officials in Washington and London both expected to face questions about the security response.
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- Trump says men arrested at UK air base used by U.S. forces were looking to do 'big damage' — CNBC — Top News
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