Military Jets Escort Plane To Ground At Manchester Airport Following Bomb Threat
An incoming plane has been escorted into Manchester airport
by the RAF over fears that a device was on board.
Greater Manchester Police said the RAF involvement came
"as a result of information received by the pilot about a possible device
on board". It is thought that the plane involved was a Qatar Airways
Airbus A330 and that the RAF plane was a Typhoon from RAF Coningsby in
Lincolnshire.
Chief Superintendent John O'Hare said: "An incoming
plane has been escorted into the airport by the Royal Air Force as a result of
information received by the pilot about a possible device on board.
"We don't know how genuine this threat is but it is
absolutely vital we deal with the situation as a full emergency.
"At this time I would urge them not to be alarmed. Our
response will be as comprehensive as it is proportionate with the safety of
those on board and in and around the airport our paramount concern."
Flights to the airport are being diverted to Leeds Bradford
Airport, reports say.