AN air passenger has been arrested on suspicion of being drunk after a flight from Glasgow to Turkey was diverted to Gatwick Airport.
The Thomas Cook flight was diverted to Gatwick at 11.15am. Sussex Police reportedly boarded the plane at 11:45am and arrested a 34-year-old man. Two women with him were not detained.
There were no reports of injuries or damage. Thomas Cook said the plane remained at Gatwick until after 1pm.
A statement from Gatwick Airport read: "Gatwick Airport can confirm that a flight was diverted to the airport and two individuals were removed from the flight.
"The matter is now being dealt with by Sussex Police."
A spokesperson for Thomas Cook Airlines said: "We have a zero tolerance policy towards any behaviour on-board affecting the safety and welfare of our crew and customers.
"We'd like to thank those on board for the patience during the delay to their flight to Turkey."
The Thomas Cook flight TCX3876 had been heading from Glasgow to Dalaman.
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