Controlled explosion carried out at Manchester Airport station
Bomb disposal experts have this morning carried out a controlled explosion on a suspicious package found at Manchester Airport railway station.
The package was found at around 8am this morning and a man was arrested.
The station has been closed and bus rail services cancelled.
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Hide AdGreater Manchester Police have released the following statement: “Bomb disposal officers are at Manchester Airport transport interchange to assist GMP with enquiries.
“As part of their assessment to ensure the package is safe, a controlled explosion took place.
“The cordon will remain in place as a precautionary measure as enquiries continue.”