Knife-Wielding Man Shot with Taser at Gatwick Airport
A 30-year-old man from Crawley was arrested at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal in the early hours of Monday, June 3, after trying to walk through a staff search area carrying a kitchen knife in each hand.
Incident Sparks Police Taser Response
The drama unfolded at 1:55am when officers confronted the man. He was quickly stopped and tasered to prevent any danger. The area was secured immediately to protect staff and passengers.
Not Terror-Related, But Serious Charges
Police confirmed this is not being treated as a terror incident. The man, who was not a passenger, was arrested on suspicion of:
- Possessing offensive weapons
- Affray
- Making threats to kill
Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
Superintendent Justin Burtenshaw praised the swift police action, saying, “Officers at Gatwick are there to keep passengers and staff safe. This incident was dealt with swiftly and no members of the public or police were harmed.”
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the authorities immediately.
