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Evacuation at UK's Manchester Airport after suspicious package reported -spokesperson

FILE PHOTO: An empty check in area is seen at Manchester Airport, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Manchester, Britain, June 8, 2020. REUTERS/Phil Noble

A "controlled evacuation" is taking place after a suspicious package was reported at Terminal Two of Britain's Manchester Airport, a spokesperson said.

"Following a report of a suspicious package in Terminal Two, a controlled evacuation is taking place as per standard procedure," an airport spokesperson said in a statement.

"We are in close contact with Greater Manchester Police, who are managing the response, and will provide an update on the situation as soon as possible."

(Reporting by Costas Pitas; editing by Jonathan Oatis)

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