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Stansted Airport passenger's iPhone 'gun' case sparks security alert

The handle was sticking out of the man's pocket Essex Police

A passenger triggered a security alert at Stansted Airport after carrying what appeared to be a firearm in his pocket.

Airport security stopped a man on Tuesday after they saw a gun-shaped object sticking out of his back pocket.

But after closer inspection, the object was revealed to be an iPhone case, shaped like a weapon.

Essex Police have said the suspect could be charged with a public order offence or of carrying an imitation firearm in a public space.


Don't be daft: Essex Police could charge the man (Essex Police)
The force tweeted pictures of the case sticking out of the man's pocket, which even has an imitation trigger.

They tweeted: "You have a split second decision to make.

"This is what was in the back pocket... An iPhone case. Someone decided to put themselves in a situation today."

An Essex Police spokeswoman has asked all passengers travelling by plane to consider what type of items they take to an airport.