Liverpool Airport evacuated after bomb scare
Liverpool Airport was closed last night after a suspicious package was found.
Police said the item – a battery pack of unique appearance – was found during routine security checks at around 5.55pm.
"The man in possession of the item was detained while these examinations took place,” it said.
A statement from the airport said the terminal was evacuated as a precautionary measure and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was called to undertake further investigation.
“Following this, the area was declared safe and passengers are now returning to the terminal. Operations are resuming as normal, though there may be some disruption as a result,” it said last night.
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