Three arrested over Stansted Airport bomb hoax
Essex Police responded to a security concern on an EasyJet plane last night
Last updated 20th Oct 2022
Three people have been arrested following a bomb hoax on a flight leaving Stansted Airport.
Essex Police responded to a security concern on an EasyJet plane headed for Amsterdam at just after 7:40pm last night (Wednesday 19th).
The plane was moved to a secure area so officers could carry out enquiries.
This meant that the runway was closed for a short time, but the airport was then fully re-opened.
Specialist officers boarded the plane and removed the people, two men - aged 18 and 22 - and an 18-year-old woman, who have all been arrested on suspicion of making a fake bomb threat.
They are currently in custody.
Following a search of the plane, Essex Police said they were satisfied there was nothing of concern on board.
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