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The Australian
13 hours ago
- The Australian
Man charged with assault after alleged bathroom row on Perth-Brisbane flight
A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting an airline crew member on a Brisbane-bound flight over an on-board toilet dispute. In a statement, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said the man was charged after a response was made to the AFP for assistance on July 14. It is alleged the man, 59, refused instructions to take his seat by the flight crew as the flight, travelling from Perth Airport to Brisbane, was preparing for departure. The man allegedly wanted to use the bathroom and pushed a crew member. The incident was reported to the flight captain, who requested the AFP attend the gate and remove the man from the plane. A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting an airline crew member while trying to use the toilet on a plane departing from Perth Airport. Picture: Supplied AFP officers removed the man, who was allegedly uncooperative with police. He has been charged with one count of assaulting a crew member, contrary to section 318A of the Criminal Code (WA), which carries a maximum penalty of 14 years' imprisonment if convicted. The 59-year-old faced Perth Magistrates Court on July 29. AFP Inspector Peter Brindal said airline crew members worked to ensure a safe journey for all travellers and any aggressive or violent behaviour towards them was unacceptable. 'The AFP has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to the assault or mistreatment of airline staff, and anyone who commits such an offence can be prosecuted,' Inspector Brindal said. Blake Antrobus Court reporter Blake Antrobus covers Queensland courts and crime for NCA NewsWire. He began his career in journalism in 2015, migrating from Sydney's northern beaches to southwest Queensland. He has covered politics, crime, education and general news for newspapers across the state. @bt_ant
Perth Now
a day ago
- Perth Now
How toilet row on plane departing Perth led to assault charge
A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting an airline crew member on a Brisbane-bound flight over an on-board toilet dispute. In a statement, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said the man was charged after a response was made to the AFP for assistance on July 14. It is alleged the man, 59, refused instructions to take his seat by the flight crew as the flight, travelling from Perth Airport to Brisbane, was preparing for departure. The man allegedly wanted to use the bathroom and pushed a crew member. The incident was reported to the flight captain, who requested the AFP attend the gate and remove the man from the plane. A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting an airline crew member while trying to use the toilet on a plane departing from Perth Airport. Supplied Credit: Supplied AFP officers removed the man, who was allegedly uncooperative with police. He has been charged with one count of assaulting a crew member, contrary to section 318A of the Criminal Code (WA), which carries a maximum penalty of 14 years' imprisonment if convicted. The 59-year-old faced Perth Magistrates Court on July 29. AFP Inspector Peter Brindal said airline crew members worked to ensure a safe journey for all travellers and any aggressive or violent behaviour towards them was unacceptable. 'The AFP has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to the assault or mistreatment of airline staff, and anyone who commits such an offence can be prosecuted,' Inspector Brindal said.
Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
WA news LIVE: Man arrested for pushing Perth flight attendant
Latest posts Latest posts 9.33am Man arrested for pushing Perth flight attendant The 59-year-old man will front court today, accused of assaulting an airline crew member at Perth Airport two weeks ago. The Australian Federal Police alleged the Queensland man refused a crew member's instruction to take his seat as a flight to Brisbane was preparing for departure because he wanted to use the bathroom. The man then allegedly pushed the crew member, and the incident was reported to the flight captain, who requested the AFP attend the gate and remove the man from the plane. AFP officers removed the man – who was allegedly uncooperative with police – from the plane and he was charged with one count of assaulting a crew member. 9.33am Across the nation and around the world Here's what's making news across the country and around the world: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is under threat from an emerging populist bloc on her party's right flank, threatening splinters on its contentious net zero emissions pledge, woke culture and immigration as MPs fear a further slump in the polls. The incoming chief of US Navy operations has warned the US will not be able to fulfil its AUKUS obligations without doubling its submarine-building capacity, in a fresh sign of the doubts over whether the agreement can be honoured. The US president has called on Israel to speed up the flow of food to Gaza and set a new timeframe for Russia to end the war in Ukraine, intensifying his demands on both global flashpoints. 9.33am Today's weather 9.32am Welcome to our live news blog Good morning readers, and welcome to our live news blog for Tuesday, July 29. Making headlines today, a community group lobbying for an end to plans for a $217 million racetrack and amphitheatre on the Burswood peninsula has hit back at claims the development would be a boon to the local economy, pointing to similar developments in other states they say proved the opposite. 'As the Cook government moves to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to host a V8 Supercars event in Burswood Park, we must learn from the hard lessons of other cities,' Save Burswood Park Alliance co-chair Robin Harvey said. Meanwhile, the trial of accused fraudster Chris Marco He is accused of creating an 'entire make-believe' suite of invite-only investment opportunities to defraud his clients of $36.5 million.
The Age
a day ago
- Politics
- The Age
WA news LIVE: Man arrested for pushing Perth flight attendant
Latest posts Latest posts 9.33am Man arrested for pushing Perth flight attendant The 59-year-old man will front court today, accused of assaulting an airline crew member at Perth Airport two weeks ago. The Australian Federal Police alleged the Queensland man refused a crew member's instruction to take his seat as a flight to Brisbane was preparing for departure because he wanted to use the bathroom. The man then allegedly pushed the crew member, and the incident was reported to the flight captain, who requested the AFP attend the gate and remove the man from the plane. AFP officers removed the man – who was allegedly uncooperative with police – from the plane and he was charged with one count of assaulting a crew member. 9.33am Across the nation and around the world Here's what's making news across the country and around the world: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is under threat from an emerging populist bloc on her party's right flank, threatening splinters on its contentious net zero emissions pledge, woke culture and immigration as MPs fear a further slump in the polls. The incoming chief of US Navy operations has warned the US will not be able to fulfil its AUKUS obligations without doubling its submarine-building capacity, in a fresh sign of the doubts over whether the agreement can be honoured. The US president has called on Israel to speed up the flow of food to Gaza and set a new timeframe for Russia to end the war in Ukraine, intensifying his demands on both global flashpoints. 9.33am Today's weather 9.32am Welcome to our live news blog Good morning readers, and welcome to our live news blog for Tuesday, July 29. Making headlines today, a community group lobbying for an end to plans for a $217 million racetrack and amphitheatre on the Burswood peninsula has hit back at claims the development would be a boon to the local economy, pointing to similar developments in other states they say proved the opposite. 'As the Cook government moves to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to host a V8 Supercars event in Burswood Park, we must learn from the hard lessons of other cities,' Save Burswood Park Alliance co-chair Robin Harvey said. Meanwhile, the trial of accused fraudster Chris Marco He is accused of creating an 'entire make-believe' suite of invite-only investment opportunities to defraud his clients of $36.5 million.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Perth Now
‘Emergency': Aussie airport evacuated
Early morning passengers at a major Australian airport were left out in the cold after an evacuation. The Perth Airport international terminal was evacuated at around 6.15am on Friday after a fire alarm was set off. All passengers in Terminal 1 were forced to evacuate the building as a precaution. Passengers at Perth Airport faced an early morning evacuation following a reported kitchen fire. Supplied Credit: Supplied The cause was investigated by the Aviation Fire Rescue team and was found to be a small fire in a food and beverage kitchen in the terminal. Red signs on screens around the terminal displayed the message 'Emergency! Terminal evacuation underway' 'Please proceed with care to the nearest exit.' A warning displayed in the terminal. Supplied Credit: Supplied Evacuated travellers faced chilly weather outside the airport as they awaited the all clear for about 45 minutes. According to the Bureau of Meteorology it was a bitter 3C with a 'feels like' temperature of 0C at 8am. At least five flights were directly delayed by the evacuation, and passengers had to repass through security and border control.
