UK fighter jets escort passenger plane

A Pakistan International Airlines flight from Lahore which was bound for London Heathrow has been escorted to London Stansted by fighter jets.

Britain scrambled fighter jets to escort a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft to Stansted airport.

Two jets were scrambled to meet flight PK757 travelling from Lahore to London Heathrow due to what is believed to be a disruptive passenger.

"This is not believed to be a hijack situation or terror matter," Essex Police said in a statement.

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

The Ministry of Defence had earlier said Typhoon jets had intercepted the aircraft, which had been en route to London's Heathrow Airport, and escorted it to Stansted.

"Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon aircraft were launched this afternoon from RAF Coningsby to intercept a civilian aircraft," the Ministry of Defence said.

"The aircraft was intercepted and safely escorted to Stansted airport."