A British Airways plane has been diverted to Montreal after passengers were told there was a "suspect device" on board.

The flight made an emergency landing in Canada.

The plane - which was travelling from Las Vegas to London Heathrow - re-routed to Montreal, where it landed safely.

The aircraft has since been searched by police.

BA said in a statement that the decision to divert the aircraft was made as a "precaution".

The company also said it will provide hotel rooms for the passengers and re-book them "as soon as as we can".

It added that it was cooperating with Canadian authorities.

Passengers are now expected to stay in Montreal overnight, before continuing their onward journey on Thursday.

Ray Connolly was one of the passengers on board.