RAF jets have intercepted a Kenya Airways flight that was diverted it 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.

The airport is open and flights are operating as normal.

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