All flights at Birmingham Airport suspended after 'suspicious item' found on plane

All flights at Birmingham Airport have been suspended after a 'suspicious item' was found on a plane. The airport said it had "temporarily suspended operations" following the security incident.It follows reports that a 'suspicious item' was found on a Aer Lingus Regional flight.The flight was heading to Belfast but returned to Birmingham earlier on Tuesday after declaring an emergency.Footage from the scene showed emergency services on the runway as the plane landed.

"All customers due to travel should make their way to the airport and check in as normal."Rail disruption is also expected between Birmingham New Street and Coventry after all lines were blocked due to the incident.National Rail said lines have since been reopened but trains may still be cancelled, delayed or diverted.West Midlands Police said: "We are currently at Birmingham Airport following a report of a suspicious item found on a flight destined for Belfast.

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