RAF jets have intercepted a Kenya Airways flight that was diverted to Stansted Airport.
The Kenya Airways Boeing 787 flight was diverted into London Stansted just before 3.45pm. It had been due to land at Heathrow Airport from Nairobi. It is understood the Typhoon jets took over the interception from French jets. Essex Police were called to the airport and the aircraft landed safely. A spokesperson for the force said: 'We are currently attending an incident at Stansted Airport.
'A flight travelling from Nairobi to Heathrow was diverted to Stansted this afternoon.' The airport is open and flights are operating as normal. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow @SkyNews on X or subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
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