Seven planes across Europe searched or diverted after ‘malicious hoax’ bomb threats

Unclear if series of incidents affecting two UK departures and several Ryanair services, among others, were connected

Seven planes across Europe have been searched or diverted after a series of bomb threats were made to passenger flights, prompting questions as to whether there was any coordination behind the warnings.

Two UK departures – one from Heathrow and one from Manchester – were among those threatened in what Downing Street called “malicious hoaxes”, though all planes landed safely and no explosives were found.

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