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Gatwick terminal evacuated over man's 'suspicious actions'

The North Terminal at Gatwick Airport has been evacuated today after reports of a man acting suspiciously. As a precaution, bomb disposal experts have been called in to investigate the situation.

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Gatwick security alert cost airport £1.2m

A 41 year-old man has been charged with possession of a dangerous article in an aerodrome Credit: Tim Unwin

A 41 year-old man has been remanded in custody in connection with a major security alert at Gatwick airport on Saturday.

Jerome Chauris, 41, from Vendome, France, has been charged with possession of a dangerous article in an aerodrome and possession of a blade in a public place.

The incident, which took place at around 9.30am on Saturday, sparked a major security alert and passengers were forced to evacuate the North Terminal for six hours.

Magistrates have heard that the alert cost the airport £1.2 million in lost travel and disruption.

Chauris will re-appear Lewes Crown Court 14 December.

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