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Greater Manchester Police say officers were called at about 3.30pm after reports a passenger said there was bomb in his bag.

They then arrested two men, aged 45 and 46, on suspicion of making the suspected bomb hoax.

A police spokesman said confirmed that passengers and their baggage were now being subjected to another security screening before they were allowed back on the plane.

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EasyJet say passengers on its 3.35pm flight to Marrakech were taken off the aircraft at Manchester airport to allow for "security checks".

It comes after passenger made a hoax bomb threat as a JOKE – forcing terrified pilots to make an emergency landing.

The flight from Warsaw to Hurghada in Egpyt made an unscheduled landing in Bulgaria after the threat.

Bulgarian news broadcaster Nova TV claims a 64-year-old man made the threat.

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A Manchester Airport spokesman said: "Due to an incident on-board an easyJet aircraft this afternoon, as a precautionary measure passengers were taken off board whilst police investigated.

"In the meantime we will be working closely with the airline and third parties to look after all passengers until they can continue with their journey.

"At all times the safety and security of our passengers and staff is of paramount importance."

EasyJet said that the captain of flight EZY1893 requested that the police be called to the incident.The spokesman said: "EasyJet can confirm that police were requested to board flight EZY1893 from Manchester to Marrakech at the request of the captain.

"We take very seriously any security-related issue made to easyJet to ensure the continued safety and security of our passengers and crew. All passengers have currently disembarked the aircraft whilst the authorities carry out security checks.

"The safety and security of its passengers and crews is always easyJet's highest priority and we would like to thank passengers for their understanding."