Five arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near UK airbase used by US forces
The men have been detained on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were reported to be travelling towards the base.
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Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
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Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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The men have been detained on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were reported to be travelling towards the base.
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