The airport says "some passengers were evacuated and we had to suspend departing flights for a couple of hours" after reports of a suspicious vehicle.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “Birmingham Airport is currently being evacuated following a report of a suspicious vehicle. This is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff.”

Birmingham airport was given the all clear by police to resume operations after the terminal was evacuated after reports of suspicious vehicle. West Midlands Police confirmed that officers responded on Wednesday afternoon so the vehicle could be searched and assessed.