Flight's departure postponed because of stolen phone

An Air Malta flight due to have taken off for Manchester at 3.30 p.m. was delayed after a passenger reported that his iphone had been stolen.

The theft is said to have taken place at the departure gate.

Passengers who were on the plane were disembarked and all passengers were searched.

The plane took off at 5 p.m. Informed sources said the decision to delay take-off was taken by Air Malta at the request of the police.

An Air Malta spokesman said the airline was cooperating with the police.

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