Flight forced to change route after teenager attacks family member mid-air, arrested: police

Updated : Jan 07, 2024 13:40
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Editorji News Desk

An Air Canada flight was forced to take a diversion after a passenger reportedly attacked a family member mid-flight.

According to a statement released by Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the incident occured on January 3, when a 16-year-old male passenger assaulted an adult male passenger who was identified as a family member.

Airline employees and passengers were able to restrain the youth following the assault.

He was later arrested and sent for medical evaluation.

The teen's relative, police said, was treated on scene for 'minor physical injuries'.

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