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Birmingham airport suspends operations after plane security incident

Birmingham airport suspends operations after plane security incident
Spokesperson says aircraft has landed safely and all passengers and crew have disembarked
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Birmingham airport suspends operations after plane security incident

Spokesperson says aircraft has landed safely and all passengers and crew have disembarked

Birmingham airport has temporarily suspended operations because of a security incident on an aircraft.

A spokesperson for the airport said: “The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew have disembarked. All customers due to travel should make their way to the airport and check in as normal.”

A number of flights due to arrive at the airport on Tuesday evening were delayed, with the arrivals board showing flights from around 4.20pm being held up.

When the plane landed its crew and ground staff were able to quickly evacuate all those on board off the craft, sources have told the Guardian. Police and specialists attended and carried out a rapid assessment of whether the object posed any immediate danger.

The UK threat level from terrorism remains at substantial, meaning an attack is likely. Substantial is the third of five levels of threat.

More details soon …

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