Amsterdam Airport Schiphol evacuated amid security alert

Parts of Schiphol Airport remain closed following reports of a suspicious package.

The official Twitter account for the airport has tweeted that air traffic has 'not been affected' by the incident.

• The airport said the security alert is now over and all areas are now open

A bomb disposal robot is investigating a suspicious package at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, according to Airlive.

Pictures of the scene were shared on social media:

Hundreds have been evacuated from the commercial square in the airport and one person has been arrested, authorities say.

Air traffic has so far not been affected, the airport said.

A section of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has been evacuated after the arrest of a suspect, a spokesperson has told ITV News.

Social media users report armed police are patrolling the airport and hundreds of people have been evacuated from the commercial section.