Mystery surrounds the origin of unusual contrail patterns spotted in the skies over Grimsby yesterday – after both the RAF and US Air Force say they were not caused by their planes.

As reported at www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk – where you can view pictures and video footage of the trails being made – the newsroom was flooded with calls about the unusual display.

Philip Greenfield, of Waltham, was first off the mark, saying he had been "delighted" to see "heart-shaped" patterns appearing in the skies over Waltham Windmill.

But, as quickly as they were formed, the wind dispersed them, leaving more circular shapes to linger overhead.

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