Stansted Airport reopens after suspicious package evacuation
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Hundreds of people were evacuated from the airport
Stansted Airport has reopened after reports of a suspicious package in the security area caused part of the terminal to be evacuated.
Essex Police said military explosive experts carried out a controlled explosion on the package and there was "nothing of concern within the bag".
The force said a man had been arrested in connection with the incident.
Stansted Airport advised passengers to check the status of their flight with their airline.
Passengers have been advised to check the status of their flight with their airline
Mr Born, who was flying to Malaga, said water and space blankets were handed out
Passenger Steve Born, who was flying out to Malaga, was among those evacuated.
He said water and space blankets were handed out to passengers while they waited.
Stansted Airport said arrivals were unaffected.
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Essex Police said: "Military explosive experts have carried out a controlled explosion on the package, which has now been forensically recovered by police investigators.
"Initial assessments would indicate there was nothing of concern within the bag.
"A man has been arrested in connection with this matter and remains in custody whilst investigations continue.
"We want to thank all passengers and members of the public for your patience and understanding."
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