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“UK authorities received some vague security threat through an anonymous phone call regarding PIA's Lahore-Heathrow flight PK-757 before its landing at Heathrow,” PIA spokesperson Danyal Gilani said in a statement.
https://twitter.com/Official_PIA/status/829009282163159040
“As per their standard procedures the aircraft was diverted to Stansted airport. Security clearance is underway.”
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Gilani said all passengers on-board were safe and being looked after by PIA's local management.
“Passengers will be provided surface transport to London. For the return flight efforts are underway to ensure least inconvenience to passengers.”
Earlier, British police said the plane was escorted because of a disruptive passenger.
"This is not believed to be a hijack situation or terror matter," Essex Police said in a statement. "The plane is currently at the airport and officers are making enquiries."
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