Alarmed residents reported an explosion or an “enormous bang” at about 11.45am today (August 15).
It was heard in areas such as Havering, Dartford, Orpington and Erith.
A flight was escorted into Stansted Airport by an RAF Typhoon after it lost contact with the ground.
Contact was re-established with the plane, which had been travelling from Nice, and was escorted into the airport.
Officers determined there was nothing of concern.
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