Stansted Airport in Essex has been evacuated after a suspicious package was found (Image: STANSTED AIRPORT)
A terminal of Stansted Airport has been evacuated after the discovery of a suspicious package.
The Essex airport confirmed the package was found in the security area and police are investigating.
Passengers have reported being asked to leave the airport on social media.
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Essex Police is due to provide a response to the investigation shortly, the airport said on Twitter.
Police later revealed a cordon had been set up and military explosive experts had been dispatched to assess the package.
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