Ex-Eastenders star arrested at Stansted

Former EastEnders star Sid Owen was arrested and banned from boarding a flight after arguing with check-in staff, police said today.

Police were called to the Ryanair check-in desk at Stansted Airport after the actor, who played mechanic Ricky Butcher in the soap, began shouting at staff as he was preparing to board the 11.05am flight to Poitiers on Saturday.