Man 'holding sign calling Donald Trump a rapist' arrested
Witnesses claimed the man had been holding a sign which called Trump a "rapist".
Police Scotland said the man was arrested for "abusive behaviour" and was issued with a recorded police warning.
Locals had gathered at the airport's boundary to watch the US President arrive in Scotland on Air Force One when the arrest happened.
Emily Winter, 19, from South Ayrshire, was one of many locals who had flocked to Glasgow Prestwick Airport for the controversial president's arrival.
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She said: "My friends and I decided to go to the airport to see the plane land.
"There's a place called 'The Mound' just outside it and there were lots of people there - including police.
"The plane landed and I was watching it and then I heard a shout from behind me.
"I turned around and I saw police grabbing this guy and grabbing a bag off him.
"It all happened really quickly but the person next to me said the man had been holding a sign that called Trump a rapist."
Police said a 20-year-old man had been arrested.
A spokesperson said: "A 20-year-old man was arrested next to Prestwick Airport on Friday, July 25, for abusive behaviour and refusing to stop.
"He was given a recorded police warning."
We previously reported that the politician is currently at Turnberry golf course in South [[Ayr]]shire, after having arrived at Prestwick Airport on Friday for a five-day trip.
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