The question is why were ATC so unhelpful, even obstructive and why the heavy handed approach with police involved.
Agreed, I've had this happen at LHR and ATC were on the spot with a leader vehicle within minutes ( and FWIW the advice from security was remember it's been screened).
.... and if we're reduced to dissecting the ANO over this, for whatever reason, then UK commercial aviation might as well shut up shop right now