Counter-terror arrests at Stansted after fighter jets intercept airliner

Pair from Kuwait and Italy arrived on flight from Vienna on Sunday

Counter-terrorism police have said they detained two men at Stansted airport.

A 34-year-old from Kuwait and a 48-year-old from Italy were detained by counter-terrorism officers from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit soon after 7pm on Sunday, the unit said in a statement.

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