Manchester Airport has reportedly come to a standstill after a Second World War plane was forced to make an emergency landing.

According to witnesses, The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Douglas Dakota aircraft was due for a fly-past over Warrington but experienced engine problems.

Dave Birty saw the plane coming in to land, the Liverpool Echo reports.

He said: "I was playing football in the garden with my son.

"It came in flying north, turned west, turned north again and turned south west into the airport. I'd estimate 1000ft constant altitude before it descended to the airport."

According to reports, the pilot reported fumes in the cockpit and port engine vibration.

On Twitter, British Airport Review posted: "The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Official) Dakota was expected to conduct various flypasts this afternoon but has had to make an emergency landing at Manchester Airport due to an engine failure on the number two engine."