Emirates EK19 flight from Dubai held at Manchester Airport after suspected bomb threat

An Emirates flight was held at Manchester Airport due to a suspected bomb threat. Greater Manchester Police said they received reports around 7.20pm on Tuesday (October 17) after they were made aware of an email claiming there was a suspicious package on a flight.

The police said the EK19 flight from Dubai had landed at the airport and was held for further assessment. The statement said: "The aircraft had landed at Manchester Airport and was held for further assessment.

 "Searches and security checks have been completed, and no suspicious items have so far been found. Passengers have now disembarked the aircraft with extra officers on hand to answer any questions and offer visible reassurance."

Emirates also confirmed that the EK19 flight was subjected to additional security checks upon arrival following the bomb threat. Its spokesperson said: "Emirates crew and ground teams co-operated fully with the authorities. After the local authorities cleared the aircraft, it proceeded to the gate where passengers disembarked as normal." 

Manchester Airport, when contacted, has confirmed the incident but operations have returned to normal since 7.55pm.

Emirates spokesperson: "We can confirm that flight EK019 arriving in Manchester today (17 October) was subjected to additional security checks upon arrival. Emirates crew and ground teams co-operated fully with the authorities. After the local authorities cleared the aircraft, it proceeded to the gate where passengers disembarked as normal." –