Major incident declared and a number of properties evacuated as army called in following arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the explosives act.
From Gloucestershire Constabulary:
A number of properties are currently being evacuated in the Whelford area following the declaration of a major incident.
It follows the arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the explosives act.
The Army’s specialist explosive ordnance disposal team are currently examining a number of vehicles.
The local residents are being evacuated to a nearby leisure centre.
A cordon is currently in place but we’d like to reassure people that we believe this incident is contained.
We are working closely with our partners and are enacting the well-rehearsed plans we have in place.
