EasyJet Plane Met by Police After Passenger's Behaviour Raises Concerns

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A man was arrested after a plane landed at Glasgow Airport, where passengers can be seen tackling him to the ground in a video circulating online. The plane, an easyJet A319, was flying from London Luton airport and was only minutes from landing when pilots declared an emergency. The 41-year-old man was removed from the aircraft and remains in custody, with police confirming that a disturbance occurred on the flight. Counter-terror officers are now investigating the incident.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 41-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody after a disturbance on an easyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow.
  • The flight, EZY609, landed at Glasgow Airport after the pilot declared an emergency due to the passenger's behaviour.
  • Passengers tackled the man to the ground in a video circulating online, which also appears to show the man shouting "Allahu Akbar" and making threats.
  • Counter-terror officers are investigating the incident and assessing videos circulating online.
  • The easyJet airline says that they acted quickly to control the situation and ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
  • The police believe that the incident was contained and that nobody else was involved.

Statistics:

  • 41-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident.
  • Flight EZY609: London Luton to Glasgow.
  • Incident occurred on Sunday, 27 July, 2025, around 8:20 am.
  • easyJet A319 aircraft registration: G-EZAN.

Sources:

  • A Police Scotland spokesperson
  • An easyJet spokesperson
  • The incident occurred on Sunday, 27 July, 2025, as reported by the police.