Watch: Man chased across Heathrow airport tarmac
Credit: Big Jet TV
A man has been filmed being chased across the tarmac at Heathrow airport.
In footage posted online, the man was seen running away from other figures in an incident that lasted several minutes before finally being apprehended.
The video, captured by a plane spotter, was posted on social media.
The man appeared to be running from at least four other men, but eventually stopped when a van carrying workers in fluorescent tops arrived.
It is understood the individual was arrested because shortly after being stopped, a police van was on the scene.
A Heathrow spokesman said: 'Working with partners, we have quickly resolved an incident at the airport involving an individual who accessed the airfield taxiway. The individual has been removed from the airport.
'The airport continues to operate as normal, and passengers are travelling as planned.'
The Metropolitan Police was approached for comment.
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