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Man charged after airport brought to a standstill

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Parts of Manchester Airport had to be closed due a police incident on 27 May

A man has been charged with causing a public nuisance after a police incident led to parts of an airport being brought to a standstill.

Car parks had to be closed at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 on 27 May after an incident near the drop-off zone, leading to traffic jams.

Jack Reall, of Snowhill View in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and a public order offence.

The 47-year-old has been bailed and is due to appear at Stockport Magistrates' Court on 5 November.

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