Police inundated with calls after 'massive bang' heard in Melton

Police say there is nothing to worry about after a loud bang was held in Melton Mowbray and across many other areas of the county this morning (Saturday).

Leicestershire Police say they were inundated with calls following the unusual noise and social media was flooded with comments from people fearing it was an earthquake.

The bang, which was also reported in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire, is now thought to have been a sonic boom from RAF Typhoon fighter jets being scrambled after an aircraft lost radio contact with air traffic control.

Amanda Spellman, of Melton, contacted the Melton Times shortly after it happened to say: “There’s been a massive bang in Melton. I think there’s been an earthquake.”

Leicestershire Police said in a statement: “We have received numerous calls in relation to a large explosion sound heard from various parts of the city and county.

"We like to reassure you that there is no concern however thank you for your immediate response to us.”