Update: Luton airport is now running a normal service after a bomb squad carried out a controlled explosion of a “suspicious item” that later turned out to be hair straighteners.
Luton Airport has been evacuated after police found a “suspicious package”.
A bomb disposal squad has arrived at the scene.
London Luton Airport has evacuated the terminal building due to a security alert.
— London Luton Airport (@LDNLutonAirport) September 8, 2014
Bomb squad arrive at Luton Airport. pic.twitter.com/zSz4fmWwSo
— gavindjharper (@gavindjharper) September 8, 2014
Crowds at #Luton airport right now. Area around the terminal building has been cleared and bomb disposal has arrived pic.twitter.com/Dk3zCuEiRp
— Roxanne (@roxanny_) September 8, 2014
Luton Airport evacuated as “suspect package” found. Inbound flights on hold http://t.co/460Ajf8QRf pic.twitter.com/IuEL75YGAZ
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) September 8, 2014
Thousands of passengers are facing disruption to their journeys.
A spokeswoman for the airport said: “London Luton Airport has evacuated the terminal building after a suspicious item was found in the security search area.
“The decision has been taken with the police to ensure the safety and security of passengers and staff.
“Further updates regarding the security and operations at the airport will be provided as soon as possible.”
More to follow
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