MANCHESTER, England 23 Sep (ANA) - Bomb cops have stormed Manchester Airport station following reports of a suspect package.

 

The station has been evacuated with trams, trains and buses all suspended while police investigate.

 

 A huge cordon is currently in place with passengers describing the scene as "chaos".

 

Greater Manchester Police have detained a man and confirmed the airport remains open.

 

A spokesperson said: "Officers are currently responding to reports of a suspicious package at Manchester Airport transport interchange.

 

"Further enquiries are being carried out and bomb disposal officers are on their way to assist with these enquiries.

 

"A cordon is in place at Manchester Airport transport interchange and people are encouraged to follow directions from officers.

 

"Trams, trains and buses are currently suspended to and from the airport interchange."(ANA)

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