UFO spotters believe they’ve discovered the real reason for the drone activity at Gatwick Airport which caused travel chaos for tens of thousands.
Susseּx Police are apparently no closer to catching those responsible after arresting and releasing a married couple from Crawley.
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But eagle-eyed YouTube viewers think they may have spotted a UFO hovering over the airport which could be behind the two-day drama.
In a video shared on the website, a strange object can be seen in the sky above the airport, which is the second busiest in the UK.
However, a more skeptical viewer said: "It’s a ceiling light reflected in the window he’s filming through."
Eagle-eyed viewers spotted a white disc in the sky (Image: Chris Waite)
Meanwhile, the couple quizzed by police said they feel "completely violated" as ministers warned those responsible would be brought to justice.
Around 1,000 flights affecting some 140,000 passengers were cancelled or diverted across three days after drones were spotted inside the perimeter of the UK’s second biggest airport on Wednesday.
Paul Gait and Elaine Kirk, who were arrested and released without charge after two nights in custody when police said they were no longer suspects, said they felt "completely violated" and were left "deeply distressed".
Innocent Paul Gait and wife Elaine Kirk were released without charge (Image: SWNS)
Their comments came on the same day the Government said detection systems are now able to be deployed across the UK to combat the threat of drones.
Security minister Ben Wallace said there was no easy solution to tackling drone incursions but warned those using them "recklessly" or illegally can expect severe punishments.
Mr Gait and Ms Kirk said the way they were initially perceived following their arrest was "disgusting", but following their release they had been "overwhelmed" by the support they have received.
Speaking outside their home on Christmas Eve, an emotional Mr Gait said the couple were "deeply distressed" by the experience and were currently receiving medical care.
The couple have been left "deeply distressed" by their arrest ordeal (Image: Facebook)
The 47-year-old told reporters: "As you can probably imagine we are feeling completely violated.
"Our home has been searched and our privacy and identity completely exposed.
"Our names, photos and other personal information have been broadcast throughout the world."
Mr Gait said he and Ms Kirk, 54, would try to get through Christmas "as best we can".
There had been more than 200 sightings since the first drone was spotted in the Gatwick area on Wednesday, with police taking 67 statements, including from officers and airport staff.
More than 140,000 passengers were affected by the drone chaos (Image: Peter Nicholls/Reuters)
Gatwick airport was brought to a standstill (Image: PA)
However, a more skeptical viewer said: "It’s a ceiling light reflected in the window he’s filming through."
Eagle-eyed viewers spotted a white disc in the sky (Image: Chris Waite)
Meanwhile, the couple quizzed by police said they feel "completely violated" as ministers warned those responsible would be brought to justice.
Around 1,000 flights affecting some 140,000 passengers were cancelled or diverted across three days after drones were spotted inside the perimeter of the UK’s second biggest airport on Wednesday.
Paul Gait and Elaine Kirk, who were arrested and released without charge after two nights in custody when police said they were no longer suspects, said they felt "completely violated" and were left "deeply distressed".
Innocent Paul Gait and wife Elaine Kirk were released without charge (Image: SWNS)
Their comments came on the same day the Government said detection systems are now able to be deployed across the UK to combat the threat of drones.
Security minister Ben Wallace said there was no easy solution to tackling drone incursions but warned those using them "recklessly" or illegally can expect severe punishments.
Mr Gait and Ms Kirk said the way they were initially perceived following their arrest was "disgusting", but following their release they had been "overwhelmed" by the support they have received.
Speaking outside their home on Christmas Eve, an emotional Mr Gait said the couple were "deeply distressed" by the experience and were currently receiving medical care.
The couple have been left "deeply distressed" by their arrest ordeal (Image: Facebook)
The 47-year-old told reporters: "As you can probably imagine we are feeling completely violated.
"Our home has been searched and our privacy and identity completely exposed.
"Our names, photos and other personal information have been broadcast throughout the world."
Mr Gait said he and Ms Kirk, 54, would try to get through Christmas "as best we can".
There had been more than 200 sightings since the first drone was spotted in the Gatwick area on Wednesday, with police taking 67 statements, including from officers and airport staff.
More than 140,000 passengers were affected by the drone chaos (Image: Peter Nicholls/Reuters)
Gatwick airport was brought to a standstill (Image: PA)
Police backtracked on claims there may never have been a drone (Image: PA)
Following a ministerial briefing on the latest situation at the airport chaired by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling a Government source said police accepted there had been "poor communications".
Mr Grayling updated ministers on a meeting he held on Friday with airport chief executives to discuss measures they were putting in place to prevent copycat incidents.
It is understood Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington pressed for the Home Office and the Ministry of Defence to update their rapid deployment protocol for signing-off requests for military assistance.
