There has been “lots of activity on the runway” at Manchester Airport tonight following an ongoing incident.
Police and fire crews were spotted swarming the runway around 7pm after an Emirates flight from Dubai landed. Manchester Evening News reports police were alerted to claims there was a suspicious package on board.
It is understood that the plane landed and was assessed. Subsequent searches found no items and passengers were allowed to leave.
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One woman waiting for a flight at the airport posted a clip to X showing a large police and fire service presence on the runway. “Doesn’t look like we are taking off anytime soon at Manchester Airport,” she wrote. “Lots of activity on the runway.”
The alert led to a number of arrival flights being held up. All reported threats are treated seriously and acted on by the airport and authorities.
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The airport has since confirmed that the plane is being disembarked by passengers and that operations are running as normal again.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 7:20pm this evening (Tuesday 17 October) Greater Manchester Police were made aware of an email claiming there was a suspicious package on a flight. The aircraft had landed at Manchester Airport and was held for further assessment.
“Searches and security checks have been completed, and no suspicious items have so far been found. Passengers have now disembarked the aircraft with extra officers on hand to answer any questions and offer visible reassurance.
“No arrests have been made at this stage.”
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