UK Manchester Airport Terminal Closed as Suspicious Package Report Assessed

UK Manchester Airport Terminal Closed as Suspicious Package Report Assessed
An empty check in area is seen at Manchester Airport in Manchester, UK, on June 8, 2020. (Phil Noble/Reuters)
Reuters
10/19/2021
Updated:
10/19/2021

LONDON—Terminal Two at Britain’s Manchester Airport is closed as police assess reports of a suspicious package, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

“Terminal Two remains closed whilst Greater Manchester Police continue to assess reports of a suspicious package there,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

“All flights will operate from Terminal One until further notice.”

In a previous statement, the airport said a “controlled evacuation” was taking place.