London Stansted Airport Evacuated over 'Suspicious Package'

London Standsted Airport has been evacuated after the discovery of a “suspicious package”.

Essex Police said on Saturday that passengers have been evacuated from London Standsted Airport and “brought to a position of safety” after reports of a suspicious package in the security area.

A cordon has been put in place and specialists from the military would be assessing the package, according to the BBC.

Essex Police said in a statement posted to Twitter: “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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