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'Security incident' at RAF base in Suffolk
Source: BBC
'Security incident' at RAF base in Suffolk
18 December 2017
A man has been arrested after apparently trying to drive through a checkpoint at a base used by the US air force in Suffolk.
RAF Mildenhall was put into lockdown as police responded to reports of what they called a "significant incident".
Shots were fired by US personnel and a man was arrested. He suffered cuts and bruises and is now in the custody of Suffolk Police.
A US military statement said the base was locked down at 13:00 GMT.
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18 December 2017
A man has been arrested after apparently trying to drive through a checkpoint at a base used by the US air force in Suffolk.
RAF Mildenhall was put into lockdown as police responded to reports of what they called a "significant incident".
Shots were fired by US personnel and a man was arrested. He suffered cuts and bruises and is now in the custody of Suffolk Police.
A US military statement said the base was locked down at 13:00 GMT.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-42401585