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Arrest over chemical alert at London City Airport | Arrest over chemical alert at London City Airport |
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A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a chemical alert that led to the evacuation of London City Airport. | A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a chemical alert that led to the evacuation of London City Airport. |
It saw about 500 people evacuated from the terminal on Friday - some suffering with breathing difficulties - and the temporary closure of the transport hub. | It saw about 500 people evacuated from the terminal on Friday - some suffering with breathing difficulties - and the temporary closure of the transport hub. |
The suspect was held on Saturday accused of "using a noxious substance to cause serious damage". | The suspect was held on Saturday accused of "using a noxious substance to cause serious damage". |
He has since been released on bail until late November. | He has since been released on bail until late November. |
Flights diverted | |
The force said in a statement: "The man, 25, was arrested at a residential address in east London and taken to a west London police station. | The force said in a statement: "The man, 25, was arrested at a residential address in east London and taken to a west London police station. |
"He was arrested on suspicion of using a noxious substance to cause serious damage - an offence under section 113 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001." | "He was arrested on suspicion of using a noxious substance to cause serious damage - an offence under section 113 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001." |
Two people were taken to hospital during the alert and 25 others were treated at the scene. | |
The airport's closure led to travel chaos as all flights were suspended, with several incoming flights being diverted to other airports. |
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