Parts of Manchester Airport have been evacuated while police respond to 'reports of a suspicious package' at its train station.
The station itself has also been cordoned off.
Greater Manchester Police said bomb disposal officers are en route to the scene.
A man has been arrested.
DISRUPTION UPDATE: Manchester Airport Station remains closed due to an ongoing police incident. We have no time scales for when the incident may clear. Passengers are asked to make alternative arrangements to travel to Manchester Airport.
— ManchesterPiccadilly (@NetworkRailMAN) September 23, 2019
“A cordon is in place at Manchester Airport transport interchange and people are encouraged to follow directions from officers,” police said in a statement.
“Trams, trains and buses are currently suspended to and from the airport interchange.”
The TransPennine Express said train services would be disrupted until 11am at the earliest.
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