London-Tel Aviv flight turns back after laser beam directed at cockpit from ground

“We’d like to thank our customers for their patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

“All customers were offered overnight accommodation and we are working hard to ensure they are able to continue their journeys as soon as possible.

“As is standard procedure for a laser incident, we swiftly notified the police and remain in close contact with them and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).”

The spokesperson could not confirm where the incident occurred, though a flight radar tracker appeared to show the aircraft turning back southwest of Paris.

She added: “I am afraid I am unable to offer that level of detail whilst our teams investigate this matter.”