'Bomb alert' on London Heathrow flight forces closure of Warsaw airport

A London Heathrow flight has made an emergency landing in Warsaw following a reported bomb threat, forcing an airport to close.The aircraft landed at Warsaw Modlin Airport on Tuesday just seven minutes after the alarm was raised at 9.54am, according to media reports. The flight LO286, which had 181 passengers onboard, was due to land at Warsaw Chopin Airport but was redirected following the scare.Security services are now carrying out checks and investigating the apparent threat, airport officials confirmed in a statement.The airport remains closed as the security operation continues.Polish Airlines said they were “notified by airport authorities” of the potential security threat on board the Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane.“The aircraft was diverted to Warsaw Modlin Airport, where it landed and subsequently taxied to a designated parking stand,” they said in a statement. “Relevant authorities are assessing the situation in accordance with established security procedures.”It is understood passengers’ luggage was inspected as they touched down at the airport. This is a breaking news story. More to follow.