Police arrests man over London City Airport chemical incident

The Police have arrested a man on Saturday alleged to be complicit of the chemical incident that led to the evacuation of London City Airport last week.

The man (25 year old) was arrested “on suspicion of using a noxious substance to cause serious damage under section 113 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001,” police said in a statement.

But after serious interrogation, the London’s Metropolitan Police said the incident was not being treated as a terrorist-related matter. The man was later released on bail.

About 500 people were evacuated from the terminal building on Friday, with some treated by ambulance crews for breathing difficulties.

A police statement later said “a subsequent search of the airport led to the discovery of what is believed to be a CS gas or spray”.