RAF jets escorted a cargo plane to Stansted Airport after communication with the aircraft was lost. 

The jets were scrambled as a precaution and the Latvian registered cargo plane was diverted and landed at Stansted at 5.20pm.

Police spoke to all three people on board and established that everything was in order and the loss of communication was due to a change in airspace jurisdiction. 

Essex Police is not investigating the incident and the aircraft will be able to continue its journey to Birmingham when it is ready.

It comes after Kent Police confirmed a "loud bang" heard by residents was due to RAF activity.