RAF Mildenhall in lockdown
Police responded to reports of a "significant incident" at RAF Mildenhall. The US Air Force base in Suffolk was on lockdown after a vehicle failed to follow security directions at the entrance and drove on to the base.
Man held under Mental Health Act following airbase incident
Suffolk police say a 44-year-old man arrested in connection with an incident at the US airforce base at RAF Mildenhall on Monday has been detained under section 136 of the Mental Health Act.
The British man was arrested on suspicion of criminal trespass and criminal damage.
Shots were fired by US service personnel and the airfield put on lockdown after reports of a disturbance.
Superintendent Kim Warner, of Suffolk Police, said a vehicle failed to follow security directions at the entrance and drove on to the base.
There was a "short pursuit" and the vehicle was stopped by US security services, he said.
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RAF Mildenhall: Shots fired during significant incident
Shots were fired by US service personnel and a man has been detained after a disturbance at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk Police said.
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Man detained after US forces open fire at RAF Mildenhall
Police in Suffolk have confirmed they're dealing with a "significant incident" at RAF Mildenhall.