Police evacuated residents near RAF Fairford in England and detained several men over suspected explosives-related offences, while Army bomb-disposal experts examined vehicles in the area.

British authorities evacuated homes in the western England town of Whelford early Sunday after arresting several men in connection with a suspected explosives plot.

Multiple suspects were arrested under the Explosives Act near RAF Fairford, prompting evacuations as explosive ordnance disposal teams examined vehicles.