A 36-hour police standoff in Sheffield ended with the arrest of a 47-year-old man suspected of multiple offences, including possession of a firearm and communicating a bomb hoax. The incident led to the evacuation of residents and significant disruption to local transport services.
A 47-year-old man has been arrested after a 36-hour stand-off with armed police at a Sheffield apartment block, following reports of a man with weapons. The incident caused significant disruption, with roads closed and residents evacuated.
Gatwick Airport's South Terminal was evacuated following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage, causing significant disruption for approximately 100,000 passengers. The alert prompted Sussex Police to deploy an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, closing the terminal for over four hours. Passengers faced delays, with some stranded outside in near-freezing conditions. Following clearance, flights resumed but delays and cancellations persisted as airlines worked to accommodate affected travellers. The incident raised concerns about holiday travel, with passengers advised to check flight statuses with airlines.
On the evening of 22 November, Chester railway and bus stations were evacuated following a security alert involving suspicious activity reported on two buses. This prompted a swift response from police and emergency services, leading to the deployment of a bomb disposal team. Streets in the city centre were cordoned off, causing significant travel disruption. National Rail services in and out of Chester were halted, affecting both rail and bus passengers until the situation was resolved later in the evening.
Three men have been arrested after a major security incident at Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow, leading to its evacuation and widespread disruption in the city. The incident involved reports of a suspicious item, prompting a bomb squad response and a controlled explosion. Although nothing suspicious was discovered following the explosion, the event led to the closure of roads and affected public transport services. Police Scotland confirmed the arrests were related to possession of offensive weapons, and investigations are ongoing to restore normalcy in the area.