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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
'Drunk' pair 'are caught in car park trying to steal a bike' - unaware it was part of Britain's highest security spy HQ
Police detained two men they suspected were trying to steal a bicycle while unaware of being right next to the UK's highest security spy HQ. The two men, said to be heading towards a supermarket to buy alcohol for a party, were detained by armed officers in Cheltenham. The arrests came close to GCHQ 's main British base dubbed 'The Doughnut'. The ring-shaped headquarters is home to the nation's leading codebreakers and cyber-security analysts, surrounded by razor-wire fences, CCTV and guards. One of the suspects has now told of being sent to a nearby Asda supermarket by fellow party-goers. He described being nominated as the most sober of the group, before being detained. He and a fellow suspect were caught after believing they could take a short cut through a car park, it has been reported. Painter and decorator Terry White, 47, told the Sun: 'As I told the cops, all I wanted to do was buy a few cans. 'It looked like a normal car park. There was a barrier, but it was raised and there were no warnings or signs. 'I'm born and bred in Cheltenham so I've always been aware of GCHQ. But I had no idea this car park was part of it.' The father-of six added: 'When we got to the other end, I was confronted by a huge metal fence, about three metres high. 'We were thinking about climbing over it when suddenly a police car pulled up on the other side and an officer jumped out and shouted, "Stop there". 'It was a really scary experience and not one I would ever want to go through again.' Gloucestershire Police have said two men were detained in a car park, with a bag of tools discovered close by last Friday at about 5pm. The force said in a statement: 'It is believed they were attempting to steal a bike. 'The two men, who are both in their 40s and from Cheltenham, were arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal. 'They have been released on bail pending further inquiries.' Cheltenham houses the government's top-secret intelligence, security and cyber agency GCHQ in the Benhall area of the town. The HQ in Cheltenham is home to one of the three UK Intelligence and Security Agencies, along with MI5 and MI6. Officials say GCHQ protects the UK and its citizens, keeps deployed forces safe and helps law enforcement agencies to prevent terrorist activity and serious and organised crime. The agency aims at identifying cyber espionage activity targeting UK industry and individuals and gathers intelligence to better understand new and emerging threats. It also strives to safeguard current systems, communications and electronic data, according to authorities.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Two men ‘tried to steal bicycle from car park of high-security spy base'
TWO men have been accused of trying to steal a bicycle from a car park — unaware it was part of a high-security spy base. The pair, who later insisted they were on their way to a supermarket to get more booze for a party, were seized by armed police at Advertisement The ring-shaped site, pictured above, in Cheltenham, Gloucs, is known as The Doughnut. It is protected by guards, CCTV and razor wire-topped fences and is home to the country's top Last night, one of the suspects told The Sun he had been nominated by pals to go to the local Asda for beers as he was the most sober. He and his friend thought they could take a short cut through the car park. Advertisement READ MORE UK NEWS Painter and decorator Terry White, 47, said: 'As I told the cops, all I wanted to do was buy a few cans. 'It looked like a normal car park. There was a barrier, but it was raised and there were no warnings or signs. I'm born and bred in Cheltenham so I've always been aware of GCHQ. 'But I had no idea this car park was part of it.' The dad of six went on: 'When we got to the other end, I was confronted by a huge metal fence, about three metres high. Advertisement Most read in The Sun 'We were thinking about climbing over it when suddenly a police car pulled up on the other side and an officer jumped out and shouted, 'Stop there!'. 'It was a really scary experience and not one I would ever want to go through again.' Gloucestershire Police said two men were detained in a car park and a bag of tools found nearby at around 5pm on Friday, June 6. FBI and GCHQ issue urgent warning over Chinese spy operation accessing people's messages, photos and location The force added: 'It is believed they were attempting to steal a bike. Advertisement 'The two men, who are both in their 40s and from Cheltenham, were arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal. They have been released on bail pending further inquiries.' More than 5,000 people work at GCHQ to protect the country from cyber attacks and assist the security agencies MI5 and MI6 with encrypted messages. 1 The GCHQ spy base is protected by guards, CCTV and razor wire-topped fences and is home to the country's top codebreakers and cyber security experts Credit: PA:Press Association
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Two men ‘tried to steal bicycle from car park of high-security spy base'
Read on to find out what the men have to say about the claims DR NO BRAINS Two men 'tried to steal bicycle from car park of high-security spy base' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO men have been accused of trying to steal a bicycle from a car park — unaware it was part of a high-security spy base. The pair, who later insisted they were on their way to a supermarket to get more booze for a party, were seized by armed police at GCHQ. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The ring-shaped site, pictured above, in Cheltenham, Gloucs, is known as The Doughnut. It is protected by guards, CCTV and razor wire-topped fences and is home to the country's top codebreakers and cyber security experts. Last night, one of the suspects told The Sun he had been nominated by pals to go to the local Asda for beers as he was the most sober. He and his friend thought they could take a short cut through the car park. Painter and decorator Terry White, 47, said: 'As I told the cops, all I wanted to do was buy a few cans. 'It looked like a normal car park. There was a barrier, but it was raised and there were no warnings or signs. I'm born and bred in Cheltenham so I've always been aware of GCHQ. 'But I had no idea this car park was part of it.' The dad of six went on: 'When we got to the other end, I was confronted by a huge metal fence, about three metres high. 'We were thinking about climbing over it when suddenly a police car pulled up on the other side and an officer jumped out and shouted, 'Stop there!'. 'It was a really scary experience and not one I would ever want to go through again.' Gloucestershire Police said two men were detained in a car park and a bag of tools found nearby at around 5pm on Friday, June 6. FBI and GCHQ issue urgent warning over Chinese spy operation accessing people's messages, photos and location The force added: 'It is believed they were attempting to steal a bike. 'The two men, who are both in their 40s and from Cheltenham, were arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal. They have been released on bail pending further inquiries.' More than 5,000 people work at GCHQ to protect the country from cyber attacks and assist the security agencies MI5 and MI6 with encrypted messages.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Two men ‘tried to steal bicycle from car park of high-security spy base'
TWO men have been accused of trying to steal a bicycle from a car park — unaware it was part of a high-security spy base. The pair, who later insisted they were on their way to a supermarket to get more booze for a party, were seized by armed police at GCHQ. The ring-shaped site, pictured above, in Cheltenham, Gloucs, is known as The Doughnut. It is protected by guards, CCTV and razor wire-topped fences and is home to the country's top codebreakers and cyber security experts. Last night, one of the suspects told The Sun he had been nominated by pals to go to the local Asda for beers as he was the most sober. He and his friend thought they could take a short cut through the car park. Painter and decorator Terry White, 47, said: 'As I told the cops, all I wanted to do was buy a few cans. 'It looked like a normal car park. There was a barrier, but it was raised and there were no warnings or signs. I'm born and bred in Cheltenham so I've always been aware of GCHQ. 'But I had no idea this car park was part of it.' The dad of six went on: 'When we got to the other end, I was confronted by a huge metal fence, about three metres high. 'We were thinking about climbing over it when suddenly a police car pulled up on the other side and an officer jumped out and shouted, 'Stop there!'. 'It was a really scary experience and not one I would ever want to go through again.' Gloucestershire Police said two men were detained in a car park and a bag of tools found nearby at around 5pm on Friday, June 6. FBI and GCHQ issue urgent warning over Chinese spy operation accessing people's messages, photos and location The force added: 'It is believed they were attempting to steal a bike. 'The two men, who are both in their 40s and from Cheltenham, were arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal. They have been released on bail pending further inquiries.' More than 5,000 people work at GCHQ to protect the country from cyber attacks and assist the security agencies MI5 and MI6 with encrypted messages. 1
