A man was arrested before being 'sent back home' after a flight from Germany to the United States was forced to stop in Manchester. A Lufthansa flight from Munich had been on its way to Chicago on Monday evening (May 16).
But the service had to divert before leaving Europe following an issue with a passenger. The flight turned around above Ireland shortly before 5pm.
It then made its way to Manchester Airport, where it landed at 5.53pm. The aircraft was met by Greater Manchester Police following the diversion.
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Greater Manchester Police confirmed a man was arrested at 6.15pm on suspicion of being drunk on an aircraft. He was taken to custody before being released with no further action.
It's understood the man was sent back on the next available flight from Manchester following his arrest. Lufthansa confirmed its LH434 flight from Munich to Chicago had to land in Manchester 'due to an unruly passenger on board'.
A spokesperson for Lufthansa added: "The safety of passengers and crew is always our top priority."
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