RAF fighter jets are escorting a Pakistan International Airlines plane to Stansted Airport after it was diverted from Manchester Airport.<br /><br />The Ministry of Defence confirms: "Typhoon aircraft from RAF Coningsby have been launched to investigate an incident involving a civilian aircraft within UK airspace."<br /><br />There are 297 passengers on board the plane which took off from Lahore, Reuters reports.<br /><br />Manchester Airport tells Huffington Post UK flight PK709 had been scheduled to land at 2.30pm.<br /><br />An Essex Police spokeswoman said: "An incident has occurred on an aircraft. Police and partners are responding."<br /><br />The incident is not thought to be terrorism-related at this stage, it is understood.<br /><br />For More information on this news visit: http://www.itvnewsindia.com/<br />Connect with us on Social platform at: https://www.facebook.com/ITVHindi<br />Subscribe to our You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/itvnewsindia
