An EasyJet flight bound for London was forced to divert to Rome after a passenger told crew they had left a device charging from a power bank in their hold luggage, the airline told CNN.

An easyJet flight with 180 passengers bound for Luton was forced to make an emergency landing in Rome after someone left a phone charging on a powerbank in their luggage

Airline says captain took the decision out of precaution and stressed the aircraft landed safely