Controlled explosion at Manchester Airport
Suspicious bag left in Terminal 3
Last updated 5th Jul 2017
A number of controlled explosions have been carried out at Manchester Airport after a suspicious bag was found in terminal 3.
The airport issued a statement this morning to say:
"Due to a potential issue with a bag in Terminal Three, a precautionary evacuation is taking place while further investigations take place.
A cordon was put in place and armed police were called to the scene.
A GMP statement reads:
Police were called at 8.50am on Wednesday 5 July 2017 to reports of a suspicious package at Manchester Airport.
Officers responded and a precautionary evacuation of terminal three has taken place.
Bomb disposal officers attended and a series of controlled explosions were carried out of the package.
Following further inspections, the package is not believed to be a viable device and there is not believed to be any threat at this time.
This is not believed to be terror related and cordons will be lifted in due course.
A further statement from Manchester Airport reads:
: “Manchester Airport can confirm that our routine hold baggage screening process in Terminal 3 identified a bag which appeared to contain a suspicious item.
“Greater Manchester Police was immediately informed and all passengers were safely evacuated from the terminal while further investigations took place.
“Officers have now determined the bag poses no threat and we are beginning the process of allowing colleagues and passengers back into the terminal.
“We apologise to all passengers affected by this incident. The safety and security of our customers and employees will always be our number one priority.
“We encourage all passengers due to travel from Terminal 3 to contact their airline for updates.”
The Airport say Terminals 1 and 2 are operating as normal but to expect delays