East Midlands Airport

Derbyshire Live understands that around 3,000 passengers have been affected due to today's evacuation. Have you been affected? Contact newsdesk@derbytelegraph.

No criminal offences were identified, no-one has been arrested and the call was made in line with appropriate protocol." Some people claimed that cars were not being allowed into the grounds, and described the situation as "mayhem". East Midlands Airport was evacuated this afternoon (May 10) due to a security concern. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: "Shortly after 3.10pm today (Tuesday 10 May) a report was received in relation to a suspicious package being located within the main terminal at East Midlands Airport. In the interest of officer and public safety the terminal has been evacuated. "Explosive Ordnance Disposal were called to assist officers and determined the item did not pose any risk of harm to the public. A spokesperson for the airport confirmed that they received reports of a "suspicious package" and evacuated the airport as a precaution.

Leicestershire Police confirmed that a "suspicious package" had been found in the main terminal of the airport. A bomb disposal team were subsequently called to ...

Some said they were given bottles of water as they were asked to wait in a "safe part of the airport". A bomb disposal team were subsequently called to the scene. Thousands of passengers were impacted by a security alert that led to the evacuation of East Midlands Airport this afternoon.

East Midlands Airport has been severely disrupted after a suspicious device was found in an item of hand luggage. | ITV News Central.

Leicestershire Police has confirmed that the device, reported just after 3pm today, was a suspicious package located in the main terminal building." "All we were told was Get Up and Move!" she said, before adding: "They've placed us in a part of the airport they have said is safe." In the interest of officer and public safety the terminal has been evacuated," a police spokesperson said.

Passengers were told to leave the building after a suspicious package was discovered.

"Following reports of a suspicious package, the terminal was evacuated this afternoon as a precaution to enable the police to carry our necessary enquiries," they said. "In the interest of officer and public safety the terminal has been evacuated. A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "A report was received in relation to a suspicious package being located within the main terminal at East Midlands Airport.

East Midlands Airport was evacuated after a suspicious device was found in an item of hand luggage. Police later said the device posed no risk to the public ...

She said: "All we were told was 'get up and move!' - they've placed us in a part of the airport they have said is safe. No criminal offences were identified, no-one has been arrested and the call was made in line with appropriate protocol. There's nothing on the boards and no one saying anything other than no-one is going anywhere. East Midlands Airport was evacuated after a suspicious device was found in an item of hand luggage. No criminal offences were identified, no-one has been arrested and the call was made in line with appropriate protocol." People at the Nottinghamshire hub were told there will be no flights until further notice after chaotic scenes. It happened today (May 10) as police investigated reports of a suspicious device. It has now re-opened and we are working with the airlines to get passengers away on their flights. Some passengers have decided to fly from East Midlands rather than Birmingham Airport after being put off by queues. We thank customers for their patience and understanding. It has now re-opened and we are working with the airlines to get passengers away on their flights. It comes amid chaos at airports causing travel delays across the country.

"Explosive Ordnance Disposal were called to assist officers and determined the item did not pose any risk of harm to the public. No criminal offences were ...

She said: "All we were told was 'get up and move!' - they've placed us in a part of the airport they have said is safe. No criminal offences were identified, no-one has been arrested and the call was made in line with appropriate protocol. There's nothing on the boards and no one saying anything other than no-one is going anywhere. East Midlands Airport was evacuated after a suspicious device was found in an item of hand luggage. No criminal offences were identified, no-one has been arrested and the call was made in line with appropriate protocol." People at the Nottinghamshire hub were told there will be no flights until further notice after chaotic scenes. It happened today (May 10) as police investigated reports of a suspicious device. It has now re-opened and we are working with the airlines to get passengers away on their flights. Some passengers have decided to fly from East Midlands rather than Birmingham Airport after being put off by queues. We thank customers for their patience and understanding. It has now re-opened and we are working with the airlines to get passengers away on their flights. It comes amid chaos at airports causing travel delays across the country.

East Midlands Airport was evacuated earlier today following reports of a 'suspicious package'. The evacuation has led to several flights being delayed.

This included flights to Rhodes, Izmir, Malaga and Kos. Police received a report after 3.10pm today (Tuesday 10 May) relating to a suspicious package within the main terminal of the airport. DerbyshireLive contacted Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service who confirmed that they were not involved with the incident.

Hundreds of people were evacuated from East Midlands Airport this afternoon as a police cordon was put in place after a suspicious device was found in hand ...

One person tweeted: 'Any idea what is happening at East Midlands Airport? Airport departures evacuated. Hordes of travellers were evacuated alongside staff as a police cordon was put in place, and the device was inspected Hordes of travellers were evacuated alongside staff as a police cordon was put in place, and the device was inspected.