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Qatar Flight Hoax Sparks RAF Alert | UK News
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- Jul 25, 2026
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- 104
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Summary
A Qatar Airways flight to Manchester sparked a military alert when air traffic control received a hoax threat report, prompting two RAF Typhoon jets to scramble for interception—only to be called off before the plane landed safely. Police are now investigating, with a 14-year-old boy from Bolton assisting authorities, as officials warn false reports can cause serious disruption and legal consequences. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e26893a73754ef52