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

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.

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.”