Violent man restrained on flight

Passengers have restrained a man who became violent on a flight from Turkey to Northern Ireland.

He was arrested early today at Belfast International Airport, Co Antrim.

A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) spokeswoman said: “A 20-year-old man from Lurgan was arrested at 4.45am at Belfast International Airport after causing a disturbance on a flight from Turkey.

“He was restrained by passengers after becoming violent on the flight. He has now been released pending further inquiries.”