Terrorist incident prior to 2017 Manchester Arena Bombing at Airport

Summary

A request was made for details regarding a suspected terrorist incident at Ronaldsway Airport in May 2017, including legal outcomes. The Department of Infrastructure responded that they do not hold this information as it falls under the remit of the Isle of Man Constabulary or Department of Home Affairs.

Key Facts

• The Department of Infrastructure does not hold information on terrorist incidents at Ronaldsway Airport.
• Investigation of terrorist incidents and subsequent charges is the responsibility of the Isle of Man Constabulary or Department of Home Affairs.
• The request specifically concerned an incident on a plane destined for London Gatwick in May 2017.
• The requester was advised to contact the relevant authorities for the information.
• The request was closed on 19 March 2025.

Data Disclosed

• 4521347
• 18 March 2025
• 19 March 2025
• May 2017
• IM1 2RF
• 01624 686785

Original Request

Please list all Terrorist related incidents in may 2017 at Ronaldsway Airport Please confirm that a suspected terrorist related incident occurred on a plane destined to travel to London Gatwick whilst it was on the tarmac at Ronaldsway Airport Please state the legal outcome of this incident. Was the person apprehended, charged with any offences? IF so, what were the charges? If charged, was the person convicted? If convicted, what was the sentence? many thanks

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 4521347 19 March 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 18 March 2025, which states:

"Please list all Terrorist related incidents in may 2017 at Ronaldsway Airport

Please confirm that a suspected terrorist related incident occurred on a plane destined to travel to London Gatwick whilst it was on the tarmac at Ronaldsway Airport

Please state the legal outcome of this incident. Was the person apprehended, charged with any offences? IF so, what were the charges? If charged, was the person convicted? If convicted, what was the sentence?

many thanks"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Department of Infrastructure does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested.

The investigation of terrorist-related incidents and information related to any subsequent charges arising from such investigations would fall under the remit of the Isle of Man Constabulary and/or Department of Home Affairs. Therefore, you may wish to contact them who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 4521347 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.