Chaos at Heathrow as FOX and birds ground flights and force planes to abort landings sparking delays for passengers

A FOX is causing havoc at Heathrow – as a flock of birds also grounded a plane.

The wildlife unleashed flight chaos at the London airport earlier today.

Flights were stopped from landing after a fox scampered across the 27R runway at the international airport.

Meanwhile, a flight from Dubai had to be had to be escorted by fire appliances after reports of a possible tailstrike or bird strike when landing. 

A spokesperson for Air Traffic control confirmed to MailOnline the flight landed safely.