Rock star questioned over 'air rage' assault

A guitarist in the rock band, REM, was arrested at Heathrow Airport today following an alleged ‘‘air rage’’ incident.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2001 - 21:55

A guitarist in the rock band, REM, was arrested at Heathrow Airport today following an alleged ‘‘air rage’’ incident.

Peter Buck was met by police and questioned after an alleged assault of two members of the cabin crew - one male and one female - on British Airways flight BA 048 from Seattle, a source said tonight.

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