RAF scrambles two Typhoons to intercept Jet 2 aircraft minutes after leaving Stansted amid reports there was a 'disruptive passenger' on board Two RAF Typhoons from RAF Conginsby intercepted a Jet 2 passenger jet The Quick Reaction Alert was launched amid reports of a disruptive passenger The RAF jets escorted the Jet 2 aircraft back to Stansted Airport A 25-year-old woman was arrested after the jet touched down at Stansted By Darren Boyle for MailOnline Published: 19:42 BST, 22 June 2019 | Updated: 20:45 BST, 22 June 2019 107 shares Two RAF Typhoon fighters intercepted a Jet 2 aircraft over Essex to escort the airline back to Stansted Airport. The Quick Reaction Alert caused sonic booms across the east coast as the pair of supersonic fighter raced south from RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire. The alert was launched following reports of a disruptive passenger on board the Jet 2 aircraft which had just departed Stansted Airport. The RAF Typhoon, pictured here during an interception over the Baltic launched from RAF Coningsby as a Quick Response Alert. The two fighters escorted the Jet 2 aircraft to Stansted Police across Essex received numerous 999 calls reporting an explosion, but the noise was believed to be the two RAF fast jets breaking the sound barrier as they raced to intercept the passenger aircraft. The incident happened around 6.45pm and caused some delays at Stansted Airport. A 25-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of two assaults and endangering an aircraft. People as far as 20 miles from Stansted Airport heard the sonic boom caused by the RAF Typhoons. It is understood the jets refueled mid-air before returning to RAF Coningsby. Stansted Airport told MailOnline that the alert followed reports of a disruptive passenger on board a Jet 2 aircraft which had just took off en-route to Dalaman, Turkey. The RAF jets intercepted the airline and escorted it back to Stansted where the passenger was arrested. One man described the noise as a 'huge bang' which 'nearly blew my window out'. Bishop's Stortford police tweeted: 'Large number of 999 calls coming in about a loud explosion. We have liaised with @EssexPoliceUK who are confirming that this is a sonic boom from a passing aircraft.' A Jet 2 spokesperson said: 'We are aware of an incident regarding an extremely disruptive passenger on a flight from Stansted to Dalaman earlier this evening. 'The aircraft has returned safely and we are liaising with the relevant authorities to support their investigation. We are working hard to ensure the remaining customers reach their destination as soon possible.' Share or comment on this article: Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility