Seven flights were diverted and at least 17 were held in the skies over Manchester Airport after a person got onto the airfield last night. Police were called to the airport following the incident, with a spokesperson for the airport confirming that a person had 'encroached' onto the airfield.
Arrest made at the scene
A person was arrested at the scene after around 15 minutes, the spokesperson added. The disruption affected flights due to land at Manchester Airport, with seven diverted elsewhere, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Impact on flights
At least 17 flights were held in the air as a result of the incident. The airport has not yet released further details about the identity of the person or the specific flights affected.
This is a breaking news story and more updates are expected as they become available.
