AN Air India plane which was travelling to Newark was diverted to Stansted Airport this morning (June 27).
The flight was diverted at around 9.50am following reports of a security alert, reportedly a bomb threat.
An airline official later confirmed the threat had been a hoax.
We have now safely brought off all the passengers from the plane and they are being supported by staff at @STN_Airport.
— Essex Police (@EssexPoliceUK) June 27, 2019
The plane remains in an isolated area at #Stansted and our enquiries are ongoing. pic.twitter.com/aexPkCUOGW
The plane was flying over Northern Ireland when it was sent to Stansted - the UK's airport for dealing with security alerts.
It comes after residents reported hearing a sonic boom over the Midlands as RAF jets rushed to meet the plane and escort it to the Essex airport.
Stansted Airport closed its runway for a short time earlier but it later reopened.
#UPDATE Our runway has now re-opened and is fully operational following a precautionary landing of Air India flight.
— London Stansted Airport (@STN_Airport) June 27, 2019
We are sorry for any disruption caused by the incident and would like to thank you for your patience.
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