Stansted Airport has reopened following the evacuation of part of its terminal due to a suspicious package found in a security area.
Essex Police confirmed that military explosive experts carried out a controlled explosion on the item, which was then forensically recovered. Initial assessments indicated there was nothing of concern within the bag, the force said.
A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody while investigations continue.
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Passenger Steve Born, who was flying to Malaga, was among those evacuated. He said water and space blankets were handed out to passengers as they waited.
Stansted Airport advised passengers to check the status of their flights with their airlines.
