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RAF Marham: Serviceman threatened with knife near airbase RAF Marham: Serviceman threatened with knife treated as abduction
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A serviceman has been threatened with a knife near an RAF base in Norfolk. A serviceman who was threatened with a knife near an RAF base was the victim of an attempted abduction, police said.
Police said he was approached by two men, near the married quarters at RAF Marham in the Burnthouse Drove and Ladywood Road area, on Wednesday. Officers said he was approached by two men as he was out jogging near the married quarters at RAF Marham in Norfolk on Wednesday.
They threatened him with a knife before making off in a dark coloured car, police said. He was threatened with a knife and attempts were made to grab him before both men fled in a car, Norfolk Police said.
The Metropolitan Police said anti-terror officers were aware of the incident but said "the investigation remains with the Norfolk Constabulary". The force said it was "unable to discount terrorism" as a motive.
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The Ministry of Defence said it was also aware of the police operation but would not comment further.
The victim, who was not in uniform at the time, was unharmed.The victim, who was not in uniform at the time, was unharmed.
Norfolk Police temporarily closed roads around the airbase following the incident and officers have carried out reassurance patrols in the area. Police have issued descriptions of the two suspects involved.
One is described as between 20 and 30 years old, approximately 6ft (1.81m) tall, of athletic but stocky build, with dark hair, long on top, and a well-groomed beard. He was of Middle Eastern appearance with dark skin and wore dark casual clothing.
Motive unclear
The other is is said to be around the same age but younger than the first suspect and of a slimmer build, 5ft 10ins (1.78m) tall, and clean shaven with short dark hair. He was also of Middle Eastern appearance and wore a white t-shirt and dark shorts.
They fled the scene in a dark coloured people carrier.
Det Supt Paul Durham, from Norfolk Police, said they were keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the vehicle in the King's Lynn area "but particularly towards Marham between midday and 6pm yesterday."
He added: "The motivation for the attack remains unclear and whilst we are currently unable to discount terrorism, there are a number of other possible hypotheses."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Ministry of Defence said it was aware of the police operation but would not comment further.
The Burnthouse Drove and Ladywood Road area remains closed as police carry out patrols, house-to-house inquiries and more detailed searches.
The base is home to almost 10,000 people, including members of the RAF, Navy and Army, as well as the civil service and other staff.The base is home to almost 10,000 people, including members of the RAF, Navy and Army, as well as the civil service and other staff.
A spokeswoman for the base said a families day, scheduled to take place later, would go ahead as planned. A spokeswoman said a families day, scheduled to take place later, would go ahead as planned.
The event - which is not open to the public - allows families and friends of service personnel to see the base and watch aircraft displays.The event - which is not open to the public - allows families and friends of service personnel to see the base and watch aircraft displays.