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”.

(Airwise)