Diverted plane bomb threat a hoax

A bomb threat that forced a plane to divert to Stansted Airport was a hoax, police confirmed today.

Thu, 14 Oct, 2004 - 13:46

A bomb threat that forced a plane to divert to Stansted Airport was a hoax, police confirmed today.

The Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340, en route to Heathrow from Hong Kong, landed at the Essex Airport after police received a telephone call warning of a bomb on board.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Stansted Airport Place: Heathrow Place: Hong Kong Place: Essex airport Person: Chief Superintendent Person: Sue Harrison Organisation: Virgin Atlantic Organisation: Metropolitan Police Organisation: Essex Police

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