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Reported cockpit breach investigated after Delta flight returns to Houston’s Hobby Airport

New Delta Airlines seating in the Delta Comfort+ and main cabin areas (courtesy: Delta Air Lines). (Delta Airlines)

Houston police are investigating an incident involving a Delta Air Lines flight that returned to William P. Hobby Airport early Wednesday morning.

HPD confirmed the call related to the incident was dropped at 5:38 a.m. Officers responded after a Delta aircraft returned to Hobby Airport around 5:40 a.m.

Flight records show Delta Air Lines Flight 2557 was scheduled leave Hobby Airport on Wednesday and arrive at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Details surrounding whether anyone was detained have not been released.

KPRC 2 has reached out to Houston Airports and Delta Air Lines for more information. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.