Mid-air brawl sparks drama on TUI flight to Gatwick — four held then freed!
Chaos in the Clouds: Fight Erupts Over Jamaica to London Flight
A blazing mid-air brawl broke out on a TUI flight heading to London Gatwick from Montego Bay, Jamaica. The plane touched down at around 7am on March 18, but not before a serious disturbance rattled passengers mid-flight.
Sussex Police confirmed the incident is being treated as an affray, a serious public fight putting safety at risk.
Four Passengers Detained — Then Quickly Released
Officers were waiting as the flight landed and swiftly detained four individuals linked to the onboard scuffle. However, all four have since been released while police carry out further investigations.
“We are investigating a disturbance on board a flight arriving at Gatwick Airport on March 18. Four individuals were detained and have since been released while enquiries continue,” said a Sussex Police spokesperson.
Police Hunt For Witnesses and Mobile Footage
Now police urgently want anyone on the flight who saw what happened to come forward. They are also keen to hear from anyone who captured the chaos on a mobile phone.
“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or has footage or information that could assist our investigation, to contact us,” the force added.
If you have any info or videos, contact Sussex Police on 101 or via their website, quoting the flight and date.
Flight Facts At A Glance
- Airline: TUI
- Route: Montego Bay, Jamaica to London Gatwick
- Arrival: Approx. 7am, March 18
- Incident: Suspected affray mid-flight
