AN AIR raid siren has been heard ringing out over an RAF base as the US Air Force responds to suspected “drone activity”.
It comes after ominous footage circulated online where sirens could be heard near to RAF Lakenheath.
The US military has said its personnel at the airbase had responded to “suspected unauthorised drone activity”, reports Sky News.
A US air force spokesperson said: “This evening, USAF Security Forces personnel responded to suspected unauthorized drone activity over RAF Lakenheath.
“No personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected.
“We continue to work closely with our host nation counterparts to ensure the safety and security of our U.S. service members, U.S. and host nation civilians, contractors, and all of our families.”
Conservative MP, Nick Timothy, posted a statement to revealing following “speculation about the alarm” at the airbase.
He said he had been told “there is no threat to the public” and that “the incident is now resolved”.
“Given the raised threat level, I continue to encourage everyone to report anything suspicious or out of the ordinary to the authorities,” he added.
“And I also encourage the and US Air Force to communicate freely as operational security constraints allow them.”
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