A cordon has been put up while military explosive experts assess a 'suspicious package' at Stansted Airport.
Passengers at the Essex airport were evacuated this afternoon, following reports that a suspicious package was found in the security area of the airport terminal (October 30).
As a result, a 'partial evacuation' of the airport terminal took place at around 1.30pm this afternoon.
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Confirming the evacuation on Twitter, a spokesperson for the airport wrote to concerned passengers: "Following reports of a suspicious package in the security area, a partial evacuation of the terminal is taking place.
"Essex Police are managing the response and will provide an update on the situation soon."
A short time later, Essex Police confirmed that they were in attendance at the airport and that they had erected a cordon while investigations are taking place.
They confirmed that passengers were evacuated and brought to "a position of safety".
The force added that military explosive experts will assess the package.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We're currently at Stansted Airport following concerns about a suspicious package in the security area. A cordon's been set up.
"Passengers have been evacuated from that area of the airport and brought to a position of safety. Military explosive experts will assess the package."
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2021-10-30 13:59:16Z
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