Man Arrested Over London City Airport Incident
October 24, 2016
Police arrested a man on Saturday in connection with the incident that led to the evacuation of London City Airport last week.
A 25 year old man was arrested “on suspicion of using a noxious substance to cause serious damage under section 113 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001,” police said in a statement.
The man was later released on bail.
London’s Metropolitan Police said the incident was not being treated as a terrorist-related matter.
About 500 people were evacuated from the terminal building on Friday, with some treated by ambulance crews for breathing difficulties.
A police statement later said “a subsequent search of the airport led to the discovery of what is believed to be a CS gas or spray”.