Dramatic citizen's arrest unfolds at Brisbane Airport
Share this @internewscast.com

A dramatic citizen’s arrest has unfolded at Brisbane‘s domestic airport.

It all started about 11.20am today when a man was told he couldn’t board his flight.

The man had caught a flight earlier this morning from Sydney to Brisbane, where his behaviour was described as disruptive.
Brisbane's Domestic Airport
A dramatic citizen’s arrest has unfolded at Brisbane’s Domestic Airport in front of passengers at a boarding gate. (9News)

One passenger told 9News the man was sprinting up and down the aisles of the plane, and at one point had even taken his shirt off.

When he was told in Brisbane that he would not be allowed to board his next flight, the man allegedly assaulted a female Virgin Australia staff member.

Passengers jumped into action, tackling him to the ground and holding him there until Australian Federal Police officers arrived.

Brisbane Airport released a statement this afternoon, thanking the passengers who helped.

Brisbane's Domestic Airport
The man was told he was not allowed to board his next flight, which is when he allegedly assaulted a female Virgin Australia staff member. (9News)

Virgin Australia said its workers were quick to act. But questions remained about how the man managed to board his flight from Sydney in the first place.

Witnesses told 9News the man was spotted acting quite erratically in the terminal, he was playing very loud music and he was even wearing a lime scooter helmet.

The man was taken to the Brisbane Watchhouse and charged with one count of assault and one of public nuisance.

He was granted bail and will appear in court next month.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Chiropractor Convicted of Lead Poisoning His Wife

Background: News visuals show Hannah Pettey heading into court to testify against…

Supreme Court Rules Against FBI in Misguided Home Raid Case

Background: The Martin-Cliatt family residence in Atlanta, Georgia (Institute for Justice). Inset,…

States Claim Trump ‘Significantly Aggravated the Situation’ in LA

President Donald Trump delivers remarks after signing legislation that overturns California’s rule…

Jan. 6 Defendant Claims Trump Pardon Extends to Child Pornography Charges

Left: President Donald Trump delivers remarks after signing legislation that blocks California’s…

Judge Criticizes Teens Accused as Adults in Shooting Case

Background: Dwayne Tolbert (left) and Major Tolbert (right) at their court appearance…

Judge Declines to Extend Trump Pardon Privileges to January 6 Defendant

Background: Clifford Meteer speaks to local media in Knoxville, Tenn., about his…

Underworld Figure Stuns Judge by Offering Cemetery as Bail Security

An underworld figure desperate for release from prison has wagered a multi-million-dollar…

Individual on Pre-Trial Release Accused of Assaulting Former Girlfriend

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A 22-year-old named Dionte Dewayne Small was…

Child’s Remains Discovered After Delaware Mom Falsely Claims Abduction, Identified as Nola Dinkins

Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a…

Police Report: Man Kills Pregnant Girlfriend and Shoots Her Cousin

Inset: Tony Wray (Metropolitan Nashville Police Department). Background: The area surrounding The…

Queensland Nurse Avoids Jail Time After Being Found with $2 Million in Drug Money Hidden Under Her Bed

An assistant nurse caught with almost $2 million in drug money under…

Gainesville Resident Apprehended for Armed Robbery in January

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Richard Tobias Goines, Jr., aged 34, was…