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A Virgin flight from Perth to Melbourne has been turned around an hour into its journey after a “male passenger suddenly went bananas” and allegedly ran naked through the aircraft. An anonymous caller told 3AW’s Rumour File the passenger started running up the aisles and banging on the cockpit doors during the flight VA696 on Monday. “Two air marshals had to restrain and handcuff the individual until they landed,” he told the program. In a statement to 7 NEWS .com.
“On arrival in Perth, the aircraft was met by the Australian Federal Police and the disruptive guest was offloaded,” Virgin Australia said. “The safety of our guests and crew is our top priority and we sincerely apologise to guests impacted.” The AFP also confirmed the incident, saying the man was arrested after he “allegedly ran naked through the aircraft mid-flight and knocked a crew member to the floor”.
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