RAF jets scrambled as Ryanair flight makes emergency landing at Stansted following ‘security alert’

RAF jets have scrambled to help a Ryanair flight make an emergency landing at London Stansted Airport following a ‘security alert’.

The FR1902 flight was on its way to Dublin from Krakow in Poland when it put out a distress call. An airport spokeswoman told The Sun that the plane was being escorted by two Eurofighter Typhoons amid reports of a loss of contact with the pilot.

Essex Police said on Facebook: ‘A flight from Krakow to Dublin was diverted to Stansted Airport at around 6.40pm on Monday 13 July due to reports of a security alert.

‘The plane is currently at the airport and officers are making enquiries.

‘We’ll bring you more information when we can.’

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