Dublin airport evacuation after person arrested 'with detonators' on London to JFK flight

Irish police fear a man arrested at Dublin Airport could be a "co-ordinated element" after cyber attacks disrupted airports across Europe.

The person was said to be en route to JFK Airport in the United States on a flight from London Heathrow via Ireland

Senior security sources told the Irish Independent the suspect had been checking their bag through security during their stopover at Dublin when officials found the suspected devices.

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An "extreme security alert" was issued and the terminal was evacuated for several hours this morning. The airport has now been reopened and passengers have been allowed to return.

Officials are concerned the incident could be a "co-ordinated element" after several major European airports reported technical disruption as the result of a cyberattack.

It comes a day after Dublin Airport relaxed its 100ml liquids restriction for hand luggage - a rule that has been globally enforced.

Passengers at Dublin Airport will no longer need to remove liquids, gels, or electronics from their hand luggage at security in either terminal.

The previous rule limiting liquids to 100ml or less is also being relaxed. Departing passengers are now allowed to carry up to 2 litres in their hand luggage, and liquids and gels no longer need to be packed into clear plastic bags.

It comes as several key European aviation hubs suffer painfully slow queues, delays and cancellations following a suspected cyberattack to an online check-in and boarding system. The issue is affecting Collins Aerospace, which works for several airlines at multiple airports across the world.

A Heathrow Airport spokesperson said: "A third-party supplier providing check-in and boarding systems for several airlines across multiple airports is experiencing a technical issue, which may cause delays for departing passengers. The provider is working to resolve the problem quickly.

"Please check your flight status with your airline before travelling to the airport. Additional colleagues are available in check-in areas to assist and minimise disruption. We apologise for any inconvenience."

In Brussels, which is one of the worst-affected airports, cancellations have risen to 14 flights.

The flights that are being allowed to leave are delayed up to an hour, the airport adds.

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