A local resident in Whelford spotted three white vans and a group of masked individuals on a country road early Sunday morning, prompting an immediate call to emergency services. Police arrived within minutes after the 999 alert, arriving just as the suspicious activity unfolded. The witness described the scene as highly unusual, particularly given the presence of military personnel in the area. Authorities have not yet confirmed the nature of the activity, leaving questions about whether it was linked to broader security concerns.
Local people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnightIn the early hours of Sunday morning, a resident of the village of Whelford was driving home when she saw three white vans parked on a country road. She was immediately suspicious, she said, and all the more so when she spotted a “large group of hooded and balaclavaed” men. She called 999 and police arrived on the scene 15 minutes later.The resident, who asked not to be named, told the Press Association: “It would appear that by doing so I just derailed whatever they [the men] were planning. A plucky amateur shouldn’t be spotting an unusual bit of activity at 1am when the airbase is on high alert. I think it’s absolutely astonishing.” Continue reading...
