Jet2 flight horror as disruptive passenger 'critically ill' after being restrained

Jet2 flight horror as disruptive passenger 'critically ill' after being restrained A 'disruptive' passenger became critically ill on a Jet2 flight from Cyprus to Manchester on Sunday night A "disruptive" passenger who was restrained by cabin crew and other passengers became critically ill on a Jet2 flight from Cyprus to Manchester. The man in his 30s had allegedly been drinking heavily before boarding the five-hour flight from Larnaca with his girlfriend on Sunday. Passengers said he had been arguing with her, prompting cabin crew to move her to another seat. He is then said to have become disruptive, pacing the aisle and shouting at other travellers before allegedly headbutting another passenger, Lancashire Live reports. According to two passengers, several travellers restrained the man until the aircraft landed at Manchester Airport at 2.25am on Monday. Police officers boarded the flight and found he was not breathing. The witnesses said officers began performing CPR on the man and later requested a defibrillator. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the man was taken to hospital after becoming "critically ill". Passengers said they were kept on board and asked to give statements. One passenger, who was on holiday with his partner and daughter, said: "There was a lot of panic. You don't know what people might attempt to do on an aeroplane. My daughter was with us - she was getting panicked and upset by it all. "There were a few panicked children on the plane, too, and the air hostesses were crying. It was a difficult situation. There was a lot of panic and confusion when we were up in the air." Another passenger said: "The guy was getting increasingly aggressive. He was walking up and down the flight banging on the overhead cabins. By the time we were flying over Germany, some guy locked eyes with him, and the man walking up and down the aisle headbutted him. "He got restrained, and the air hostess was panicking. She asked if any big lads could help as they couldn't keep him down. Around three or four passengers were pinning him down." The passenger added: "When we touched down, the police came onto the flight. They ran to the back of the plane, shut the curtain, and we could see them doing CPR. "One of the police officers rushed through with a defib, and another officer ran through with a medical bag. They wouldn't let anyone off the plane for a good hour, until they rushed us all onto coaches into a deserted room and wouldn't let us leave without giving a statement." A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "An investigation is underway after a man became critically ill following reports that the same individual had been aggressive and disruptive towards a passenger and crew members on a flight heading into Manchester Airport. "At around 2.25am we were called to reports of an assault that had taken place on a flight from Larnaca, Cyprus. Officers attended and located a man who had been restrained. The man - in his 30s - was taken to hospital due to his condition. He remains in a hospital in a stable but critical condition. Enquiries are ongoing." A Jet2 spokesperson said: "We can confirm that flight LS966 from Larnaca to Manchester requested a priority landing yesterday morning (Monday 22nd June), due to a disruptive passenger incident. "We can confirm that a passenger has been taken to hospital. As an investigation is underway, it would be inappropriate for us to make any further comment at this time."