Heathrow Airport terminal evacuated over ‘suspected terror incident’

13 Sep 2023 • 5:58 PM MYT
The Independent
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Terminal Four at Heathrow airport was evacuated due to a suspected security incident at this morning.

Armed police arrived at the scene and the terminal was evacuated over a ‘suspicious package’, confirms the Metropolitan Police.

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There were also reported delays to Elizabeth line services to and from Heathrow - it is not yet clear how long they will last.

The disruption was over quickly as the incident was stood down by officers who identified the package as non-suspicious.

The Metropolitan Police are not releasing any further information.