Passengers are being allowed back into Birmingham Airport and flights will resume after a police incident this afternoon.

The terminal was evacuated and flights grounded as West Midlands Police dealt with reports of a suspicious vehicle.

The force said its bomb disposal team assessed the vehicle this afternoon and was deemed safe.

"Following a search by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team the vehicle was deemed to be safe," police said.

"The vehicle is no longer being treated as suspicious.

"The safety of all was our primary concern and there is no wider risk to the public."

A Birmingham Airport spokesperson added: "Following a Police investigation, operations are now returning to normal.

"If travelling today, customers are advised to check their latest flight information and arrive at the airport in line with their check-in opening times.

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"Whilst we apologise for any inconvenience and disruption, the safety and security of everyone at the airport was our number one priority as we worked through this incident with Police partners."