Armed Police Arrest Man, Evacuate Southampton Ferry Terminal in Bomb Scare

A bomb threat at Southampton's Mayflower Cruise Ferry terminal led to a significant police response and the evacuation of parts of the port, including the P&O Ventura cruise ship. Armed officers established a 200-meter cordon and arrested a man who had claimed to have an explosive device, though no bomb was found after a thorough search. Passengers aboard the Ventura were instructed to assemble at muster points and some areas of the ship were evacuated as a precaution. The incident caused temporary suspension of boarding operations and traffic disruptions around the port, but normal activities have since resumed. Multiple witnesses described the dramatic scene, including the presence of numerous armed police vehicles and officers with rifles. Authorities have not yet disclosed the arrested man's identity or motives but confirmed there is no ongoing risk to the public.