A flight from Alicante due to land in Norwich at 1.40pm has been diverted to Birmingham as a 'safety precaution'.

The BE4326 Flybe flight was diverted to the Midlands over a 'suspected technical issue', according to the airline.

'All passengers on the flight will be assisted back to Norwich once they've arrived,' said a Flybe spokesman. 'This flight has been diverted as a safety precaution due to a suspected technical issue.'

The spokesman added they 'sincerely apologise' for any inconvenience caused.