Grainy video posted to Facebook shows a man being detained by police inside the airport. Photo / Supplied
Grainy video posted to Facebook shows a man being detained by police inside the airport. Photo / Supplied
A man is in custody while Canberra airport has been evacuated after what is understood to have been a shooting.
Early reports indicate gunshots were fired outside the security checkpoint in the main terminal building about 3.30pm NZ time.
The Australian Federal Police have since arrested one person, with socialmedia footage showing a man being handcuffed and detained by officers.
Officers have also recovered a firearm.
"CCTV has been reviewed and at this time the person in custody is believed to be the only person responsible for this incident," ACT Policing said in a statement.
OK yes, apparently gunfire. We are all outside now and police are questioning people about what they saw and heard. They’re checking inside the terminal to make sure it is OK. pic.twitter.com/Dlgwcrr54D
A Canberra airport spokesperson declined to comment, saying it was a police matter.
No planes are understood to have been diverted, but none have left the airport since the shooting.
See the damage caused to these windows by 3 gunshots fired at Canberra airport near check-in. Airport evacuated and big AFP presence as they sweep the entire terminal and interview the alleged shooter. pic.twitter.com/AdlOf3FWvd