AN aircraft was evacuated at Manchester Airport this afternoon after a passenger claimed to be carrying a bomb.
The aircraft was an Easy Jet flight to Marrakesh.
The incident happened at around 3.30pm and two men were arrested.
A Manchester Airport spokesman said: “Due to an incident on-board an Easy Jet aircraft this afternoon, as a precautionary measure passengers were taken off board whilst police investigated.
“Anyone with specific enquiries should liaise with Greater Manchester Police or the airline directly.
“In the meantime we will be working closely with the airline and third parties to look after all passengers until they can continue with their journey.
“At all times the safety and security of our passengers and staff is of paramount importance.”
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: “At around 3.30pm on Thursday, November 19, officers were called to Stand One at Manchester Airport’s Pier B following reports that a passenger had claimed to have a bomb in his bag.
“The aircraft was immediately evacuated and two men, aged 45 and 46, were arrested on suspicion of making a bomb hoax.
“The passengers and their baggage are now being subjected to another security screening before they are allowed back on the plane.
“The searches and security checks are on-going and no explosive devices have so far been found.”
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