Passenger detained at Newark Airport after altercation on United Airlines flight, police say

A passenger was detained at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Saturday after an incident on board a United Airlines flight, police mentioned.

It occurred simply after 6 pm

Port Authority Police mentioned they acquired a report of an altercation on United Airlines flight 1837 because it arrived at Newark Airport.

In audio from Air Traffic Control, the pilot says a person attacked a flight attendant and tried to open the primary cabin door.

Officers detained a 48-year-old passenger, who police say was taken to an area hospital for a psychiatric analysis.

Police mentioned one particular person on the aircraft refused medical consideration, and no different accidents had been reported.

In a press release, United Airlines mentioned, “Local law enforcement met United flight 1837 upon its scheduled arrival at Newark International Airport to address an unruly passenger. We’re grateful to our crew for their efforts to ensure the safety of fellow crew members and our customers.”

The Federal Aviation Administration mentioned in a press release that the flight originated from Gregorio Luperón International Airport within the Dominican Republic.

FAA officers mentioned airways have reported virtually 500 unruly passenger incidents to date this yr. Any one that assaults, threatens, intimidates, or interferes with airline crewmembers can face prison costs and civil penalties costing as much as $3,658 per violation, the assertion learn.