A man has been arrested after Manchester Airport was forced to close its forecourts at Terminal 2, sparking major disruption for travellers.
Greater Manchester Police had initially been called to a concern for welfare report after it was reported there was a man on the wrong side of fencing on the upper level of the terminal’s car park.
Officers have now said a man, aged in his 40s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance and a public order offence. He has been taken into custody to be questioned by officers. It’s understood the incident is no longer being treated as a welfare incident as first reported.
View 2 ImagesThe incident sparked major disruption on routes to Manchester Airport(Image: ASP)
From around lunchtime, the airport’s drop-off and pick-up areas were closed, sparking major travel chaos with roads leading to the airport grinding to a halt.
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Stranded passengers were seen climbing out of taxis and continuing on foot with their luggage in a bid to avoid missing flights.
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