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Gavin O'Callaghan

Ryanair passenger bundled off plane by police after flight from Dublin Airport to Portugal

A passenger on a flight from Dublin Airport to Faro was bundled off the plane in Portugal after being verbally abusive during the flight.

Police boarded the Ryanair flight to escort the man off after he was allegedly abusing other passengers.

In a video posted on Twitter, the man can be seen being repeatedly told to get his bag.

He is eventually pushed off the aircraft by the Portuguese officer.

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Ryanair confirmed the incident on May 2 and said the matter is now with local police.

A spokesperson said: "This flight from Dublin to Faro (May 2) requested police assistance upon landing after a passenger became disruptive in-flight.

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"The aircraft landed normally and police and removed and detained this individual.

"The safety and comfort of our customers, crew and aircraft is our number one priority. This is now a matter for local police."

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