Brussels terror attacks
A series of explosions has hit Brussels airport and the metro system in the Belgian capital. The airport blast was a suicide attack, a Belgian prosecutor has said.
A series of explosions has hit Brussels airport and the metro system in the Belgian capital. The airport blast was a suicide attack, a Belgian prosecutor has said.
Police at London Luton Airport are on a high state of alert following the explosions in Belgium.
Airport managers say the threat level was high before today's incidents and that officers are providing high visibility policing around the airport.
Stansted are also increasing security as a precautionary measure.
In response to this morning's events at Brussels Airport, the police presence has been increased in landside areas at @stn_airport 1/3
It is important to note that these are precautionary measures and we continue to closely monitor the situation 2/3
No airlines at Stansted offer direct flights to Brussels. All other flights are currently operating as normal 3/3
Norwich City striker Dieumerci Mbokani says he's lucky to be still be alive following Tuesday's terror attacks in Brussels.
Sniffer dogs and extra police will be on patrol at at Stansted Airport this weekend as officers attempt to reassure passengers.
Here's what you need to know if you're planning on travelling to Belgium.