Passengers and staff at Manchester Airport were evacuated after reports of a 'suspicious package' being found.
Police were called to Terminal Two of the airport at around 3.20pm today following a report of a 'suspicious package' being found.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said the terminal was evacuated as 'per standard procedure' and a cordon was in place.
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They told the Manchester Evening News : "Police were called with a report of a suspicious package in Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport at around 3.20pm today (October 19 2021).
"The terminal has been evacuated as per standard procedure and a cordon has been put in place as a safety precaution while an assessment is carried out."
A spokesperson for the airport confirmed Terminal Two has been evacuated.
They said flights due to operate in and out of Terminal Two will most likely be diverted to Terminal One as a result of the incident.
The spokesperson said: "Following a report of a suspicious package in Terminal Two, a controlled evacuation is taking place as per standard procedure.
"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."
One man told the M.E.N that he, his sister and her family had been moved from one end of the terminal to the other.
He described the atmosphere as 'calm' and said his family had been moved to the gate area, away from the shops and duty free.
It was also reported that it understands the evacuation was prompted by a 'trigger' as someone went through security.
A security scanner is believed to have picked up a suspicious package.
Police were called to investigate the baggage item.
Pictures of the scene show a cordon in place and Terminal 2 being blocked off by police.
It is understood that a number of flights are being delayed.
