The Latest: Shots fired at air base used by US, man detained

LONDON -- The Latest on the police response at a British air base used by U.S. Air Force (all times local):

3:20 p.m.

British police say they have detained a man after a "disturbance" at an English air base used by the U.S. Air Force.

Suffolk Police said American service personnel fired shots during Monday's incident at the RAF Mildenhall base before the man was arrested. They say the man suffered cuts and bruises and was taken into custody.

They say no one else was injured in the incident.

It was not immediately clear what the nature of the incident was, but British media reported that a man allegedly tried to break into the facility.

Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman, a spokeswoman for U.S. Air Force Europe, says a lockdown imposed at the base has been lifted. She referred all other questions to Suffolk police.

The Mildenhall base is located 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of London.


3:00 p.m.

U.S. Air Force Europe says there are reports of a security incident at British air base used by the U.S. Air Force and that the situation is ongoing.

The U.S. has air-refueling assets stationed at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, England, located 80 miles north of London.

The Royal Air Force base says it was locked down after reports of a disturbance at 1 p.m. Monday.

It says emergency personnel are responding to the situation and that additional details would be provide when possible.

British media are suggesting someone in a vehicle tried to force his way through a checkpoint, but this hasn't been confirmed.


2:50 p.m.

British police say they are responding to a "significant" incident at a Royal Air Force base used by the U.S. Air Force.

Police say it happened at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk and urged the public to stay away from the area for the time being. Police said Monday that further details would be released shortly.

British media suggested an individual in a vehicle tried to force his way through a checkpoint, but this wasn't confirmed.

RAF officials referred calls to police.

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