Gatwick in Chaos: Six Arrested in Airport and Station Spree
Gatwick Airport and Railway Station saw a whirlwind of police action today with six arrests made amid a string of incidents. The Gatwick Police D Team on the night shift broke the news, leaving their day colleagues scrambling.
Assaults and Mayhem Rock Gatwick
- A man was pinched at Gatwick Railway Station for common assault after reportedly punching a staff member.
- Police tackled a drunken troublemaker in the terminal – turns out he was wanted on recall to prison.
- An altercation on an inbound flight led to the arrest of another male on suspicion of assault.
- Another passenger was cuffed after allegedly punching airport staff who asked him to stop smoking while boarding.
- A woman arriving on a flight was nabbed for fraud, flagged wanted on the Police National Computer.
- PC Burt recognised a suspect tied to multiple thefts at the station and swiftly arrested him for theft.
Gatwick Police Brace for More Chaos
The Gatwick Police Department’s D Team faces a tough night ahead, managing the fallout and keeping travellers and staff safe amid ongoing disruptions. With six arrests in one day, Gatwick is far from calm.
