An investigation has been launched after intruders cut through a wire fence to steal fuel from a British Army garrison. The incident happened at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on Saturday when the fence was cut and fuel stolen from a tanker belonging to a civilian contractor.
An Army spokesperson confirmed both the Royal Military Police and Wiltshire Police have been informed of the theft. The forces are investigating with ‘Operation Wideawake’ underway, according to reports. The incident at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Larkhill has raised further concerns about the security at military bases following a breach earlier this year at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire by protesters from Palestine Action.
According to LBC, a source said personnel at Larkhill Camp have expressed “serious concerns” for their safety, especially because the “intruders got inside the perimeter”.
Local MP Danny Kruger said it was “extremely concerning that there has been another security breach of a military base”.
The Reform UK politician told LBC: “Swift action must now be taken to establish how this new security breach was allowed to happen and to ensure that there are no further such incidents.”
Larkhill camp is on the edge of Salisbury Plain — the UK’s largest training area.
The garrison is home to the regimental headquarters of the Royal Artillery and the Royal School of Artillery.
James MacCleary MP, Liberal Democrat defence spokesman, said: “It is alarming that the Government doesn’t appear to have learnt any lessons from recent security breaches at other military locations.
“It is essential for British bases to remain totally secure, which is why the Liberal Democrats are calling for a full investigation into what happened.
“The Government should also urgently commission a comprehensive review into security across all UK military bases and assets.”
In a statement, the Army said: “We can confirm a security breach at Larkhill Camp on Saturday October 4 2025.
“A wire fence was cut, and fuel was stolen from a tanker belonging to a civilian contractor.
“The Royal Military Police and Wiltshire Police were informed, and no other damage or theft was discovered.”
The Express has approached Wiltshire Police for comment.
