Milan’s main airport has been evacuated after a man set fire to a check-in desk and attacked staff. Video footage showed chaotic scenes in Malpensa airport as the man ran through the building with a hammer and flammable liquid.

Tourists fled Milan’s international airport Wednesday morning after a man with a hammer rampaged through a terminal, smashing check-in screens and setting trash cans alight. The unnamed suspect was apprehended while allegedly attacking the screens between desks 12 and 13 at Malpensa airport when employees wrestled him to the ground.

Authorities partially evacuated Milan's Malpensa Airport after a man set fire to a counter at the check-in area. Video credit: FABIOLA GOMES/ NOEMI CARVALHO/ @ASSESSORIALEARDINI VIA INSTAGRAM

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