An investigation is underway after officers responded to a report of a threat made to a aircraft heading to Manchester Airport on Friday evening.

The aircraft landed safely at Manchester Airport and there was no threat to passengers or crew.

The report was found to be a hoax.

A 14-year-old boy from Bolton, who was not on the flight, is now assisting officers with their enquiries.

Chief Inspector Gary Homa of Operation at Manchester Airport said: "This type of behaviour is completely unacceptable. The safety of the public is always our top priority and every report of this nature is treated extremely seriously.

"Hoax calls can cause significant disruption, divert vital emergency service resources and create unnecessary concern for passengers, crew and the wider public.

"Thankfully, this incident concluded safely, but making false reports is not a prank and can have serious consequences. We will always investigate incidents of this kind thoroughly and take robust action where offences have been committed."