Aer Lingus flight diverted to military base after latest suspected bomb threat

It comes following a number of threats in the last week

The Airbus A320, operated by the Irish national carrier, was flying from Dublin to Rome, but was forced to divert to the Evreux Fauville Air Base in France.

The aircraft started squawking 7700, the internationally recognised sign for an emergency, just south of Paris, before it turned back on itself and circled a number of times.

An Aer Lingus A320. Image: Adobe Stock.

It then proceeded to land at the military air base to the north west of the French capital.

The French newspaper Le Figaro has reported that the diversion was due to a suspected bomb threat.

The situation is being monitored in real time by the French prime minister's office in accordance with regular procedure.

The paper reports that a specialised bomb squad is on the scene.

Meanwhile no flights have left Rome Fiumicino Airport, where the flight was destined.

This latest bomb alert comes just days after a series of other bomb threats called in across Europe on Tuesday.

At least four Ryanair flights were affected as well as flights of SAS Lot and Wizz Air.

This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.