Man arrested after suspicious device found at Gatwick airport

In London, Gatwick airport's North Terminal has been evacuated.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015 - 12:09

In London, Gatwick airport's North Terminal has been evacuated and a man has been arrested.

An arrest was made following suspicious actions by a man who discarded an item.

Sussex Police have said a suspicious package is being dealt with, but it is too early to say what it might be.

There are social media reports a controlled explosion is being carried out.

Passengers evacuated from the airport have been taken to nearby hotels.

Roads around the terminal are closed and flights are disrupte although Aer Lingus has said flights to Gatwick will remain operational.

Both @AerLingus & @Ryanair operate to/from the South Terminal @Gatwick_Airport which is operating as normal. https://t.co/HBxsiw8y3s
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) November 14, 2015

There are no further details at this stage.

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Due to an incident - the North Terminal has been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Extra staff on-site looking after passenger welfare
— London Gatwick LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) November 14, 2015

In premier Inn hotel at Gatwick airport. No one's allowed to sit near windows and blinds have been closed. pic.twitter.com/caQqytdmvT
— James George (@mrjamesgeorge) November 14, 2015

So army bomb disposal are here at Gatwick Airport. Man on loudspeaker said controlled explosion to be carried out pic.twitter.com/m6RiROJt8M
— The Diving Journo (@TheDivingJourno) November 14, 2015