A MAN has been arrested after a bomb scare at Heathrow Airport.

A suspect package was found in the check in area at Terminal 2 at 1pm.

Up to 2000 people were evacuated from the terminal, which serves European destinations.

A man was reportedly seen running in and dropping a bag at the check-in area.

The Met's bomb squad investigated the bag and gave the all clear for the terminal to reopen at 5pm.

The suspect was arrested under the terrorism act and was taken into police custody for questioning.

Whilst the terminal was closed, arriving passengers were disembarked with their luggage at Terminal 1.

Passengers travelling from Terminal 2 have been told to expect disruption to flights through out the night.

Anyone travelling from Heathrow is advised to check with their airline.

"A suspect package was identified in Terminal 2's check-in area around 13:00 this afternoon and the terminal was subsequently evacuated in accordance with normal security procedures," a BAA statement said.

"After investigation by the police, Terminal 2 was re-opened at approximately 17:00.

"Whilst the terminal was closed, arriving passengers were disembarked with their luggage at Terminal 1. Passengers travelling from Terminal 2 should expect some disruption for the rest of the day."

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