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Four arrested over disturbance on Gatwick flight

Reuters A blue, white and black plane taking off into the sky. The plain has TUI written on it in red writing near the cockpit at the front.Reuters
The alleged incident happened on a flight from Jamaica to London on 18 March

Four people were arrested after reports of a disturbance during a flight to Gatwick Airport, police have said.

The alleged incident happened on a TUI flight from Montego Bay in Jamaica to London on 18 March, before the plane landed at the West Sussex airport at about 07:00 GMT.

Sussex Police said officers are investigating an "affray", adding that the four people have since been released pending further enquiries.

Passengers who witnessed the incident or have mobile phone footage that might help the investigation are urged to contact the force.

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