UK police probing 'reckless near-miss' between drone and passenger plane

Police have launched an investigation following reports of a "reckless" near-miss between a drone and a commercial flight.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the passenger plane, which was carrying 62 people, was arriving at Newquay Airport on Tuesday afternoon when it reported the near collision.

Inspector Dave Meredith said: "The aircraft was travelling at around 900ft and was approximately two miles from the airport, just south of St Columb Major, when it reported a near-miss with a drone which flew alongside the aircraft.

"Police immediately conducted a search of the area but neither the drone nor its operator could be located.

"This is an incredibly concerning incident; the close proximity of the drone to the passenger aircraft shows a complete disregard by the operator for public safety, and we are appealing to the public for information to help us track down this reckless drone operator."