A man has been arrested after Kirkwall Airport staff recieved a ‘threatening communication’ on Saturday morning.
Emergency services rushed to Kirkwall Airport at 10.50am today after the threat, which resulted in a number of delayed flights.
Officers attended but later said there is no evidence to suggest the threat was credible.
Now, a 20-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Dundee Sherriff Court on Monday, January 6.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a report of a threatening communication made to Kirkwall Airport around 10.50am on Saturday, January 4.
“There was no threat to the wider public. He is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday, January 6, 2025.”
Flights grounded after Kirkwall airport threat
Four flights were delayed on Saturday after the threat, including the 11.20am Kirkwall to Glasgow, 11.30am Kirkwall to Aberdeen, 1pm Kirkwall to Edinburgh and the 11am Aberdeen to Kirkwall flights.
However, the airport is now open, and flights have since resumed as normal.
A previous statement by cops, issued yesterday, said: “Around 10.50am today, Saturday, January 4, police were made aware of a threatening communication made to Kirkwall Airport.
“At this time there is no evidence to suggest the threat was credible. Enquiries into the incident are continuing.”
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they were also in attendance.
Kirkwall Airport and Loganair have been contacted for comment.
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