Police swarmed an airport in Newham where a man was arrested after allegedly attempting to breach security. 

Officers from the Metropolitan Police were called at 6.45am this morning (June 21) to complaints about a man in London City Airport. 

The airport is located in the Royal Docks. 

Multiple police vehicles were reportedly seen surrounding the terminal earlier today after a man had allegedly attempted to breach security inside the venue. 

At the scene, the Met engaged with the man until 9.30am.

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He was then detained and arrested on suspicion of breaching security and public nuisance offences. 

A London City Airport spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident this morning with an individual where police were called and have since detained them.

"The airport is operating as normal."