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Bomb Disposal Team Deployed to Gatwick Airport After Discovery of Suspected Prohibited Item

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B omb Disposal Team Deployed to Gatwick Airport After Discovery of Suspected Prohibited Item In a developing situation, Sussex Police have confirmed that a bomb disposal team has been dispatched to Gatwick Airport following the discovery of a "suspected prohibited item" in luggage. The incident, which unfolded earlier today, has led to heightened security measures and temporary disruptions at one of the UK’s busiest airports. The alarm was raised during a routine security check when airport staff identified an item of concern in a passenger's luggage. As a precaution, Sussex Police were immediately informed, and specialists from the bomb disposal unit were called to the scene. While details of the suspected item remain unclear, authorities have stressed the importance of treating such situations with the utmost caution to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff. Parts of the airport were briefly evacuated as police and airport authorities worked together to assess t...

One man has been detained following reports of shots being fired near Crawley College

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One man has been detained following reports of shots being fired near Crawley College Two people have been injured after a suspected shooting near a college in Sussex. A man has been detained after the incident near Crawley College in Crawley, West Sussex, where police were called to reports of shots being fired.  Sussex Police spokesman said.Police received multiple calls shortly after 3.10pm one man has been detained at the scene by police. People are asked to stay away from the area. Staff and students are being evacuated away from the college.  One man has been detained following reports of shots being fired near Crawley College. Please stay away from the area at this time.There is a large police presence at scene and in the local area.We will provide more information as soon as we are able We are receiving a large number of calls from media organisations to our contact centre in relation to the incident in Crawley.