An Air Malta flight from London to Malta had to return to London on Tuesday because of 'a minor technical issue' Air Malta said. 

KM101 returned to Heathrow shortly after take-off.  This, Air Malta said, was a necessary precaution.

The flight later departed London Heathrow at 4.10pm (local time) and will arrive in Malta at 7.20pm.

Air Malta apologised for the inconvenience.

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