MELBOURNE MAN CHARGED FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT OF AIRLINE CREW AND THREATS TO KILL DURING FLIGHT

CANBERRA, ACT, June 12 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:

A South Melbourne man has appeared before Melbourne Magistrates' Court charged for alleged disorderly and aggressive behaviour that led to his mid-flight restraint when travelling to Melbourne from Bangkok, Thailand.

The man, 18, allegedly shouted, swore and ignored safety instructions from airline crew during the flight on 5 June, 2026.

Police will also allege he behaved aggressively towards crew members and fellow travellers and was ultimately restrained after barricading himself in an airplane bathroom.

AFP members boarded the plane upon its arrival in Melbourne and removed the man.

A number of crew members and passengers sustained injuries and ...