Two people detained during a security incident at Gatwick Airport have been allowed to continue their journeys after a suspect package saw a "large part" of the South Terminal evacuated.

Gatwick Airport has evacuated “a large part” of the south terminal following the discovery of a “suspected prohibited item in luggage”, Sussex Police have confirmed. Thousands of passengers are currently gathered in the airport waiting for an update, with flight disruptions expected into the afternoon.

London's Gatwick airport evacuated part of its south terminal on Friday over an unspecified "security incident."