A man was arrested in connection with a cyberattack that disrupted operations at several European airports, the U.K.'s National Crime Agency said.

The incident, first reported on Sept. 19, impacted flights at London's Heathrow Airport and others over the weekend, according to the agency.

The suspect was arrested in West Sussex, England, on Tuesday evening on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offenses. Police described the suspect as a male in his 40s, but provided no further details.

The suspect has been released on conditional bail, the agency said.

While Deputy Director Paul Foster, head of the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit, called the arrest "a positive step," he noted that the investigation into the incident is still in the early stages and remains ongoing.

"Cybercrime is a per

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