Man accused of bomb hoax at airport causing flights to be suspended

Flights were suspended at Kirkwall Airport following the hoax on January 4.

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A man has appeared in court accused of making a bomb hoax at an airport in Orkney.

Ross Buchan appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday charged with making the threat to Kirkwall Airport on January 4.

Flights were suspended at the airport after the “threatening communication” was received.

The 20-year-old from Dundee is also charged with threatening or abusive behaviour and sexual offences.

Buchan made no plea and was remanded in custody pending his next appearance in court within eight days.

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