Jet carrying Celtic fans lands after midair 'riot'

A passenger jet carrying Celtic football fans was diverted today when the pilot sent out a mayday call after a major disturbance on board.

Jet carrying Celtic fans lands after midair 'riot'

A passenger jet carrying Celtic football fans was diverted today when the pilot sent out a mayday call after a major disturbance on board.

Aviation sources said the crew described the scene on the Boeing 737 as a “riot” and at one point the RAF was alerted and scrambled two helicopters.

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