An Easyjet flight from Edinburgh to London was delayed on the tarmac for nearly an hour after a rowdy passenger refused to wear a face mask.
The plane was due to depart Edinburgh Airport at 9.15pm on Thursday night, June 17, but was delayed until 9.55pm after the aircraft was forced to "return to stand" before take-off.
Cops were eventually called out to deal with the onboard commotion as thousands of Scotland fans flocked to London ahead of the Euros game tonight.
A 34-year-old man was hauled off the flight by officers for refusing to wear a face mask.
Passengers must comply with Covid rules, requiring everyone on board to wear a face mask at all times unless eating or drinking.
An EasyJet spokesperson said: “EasyJet can confirm that the flight EZY814 from Edinburgh to Gatwick on 17 June has been delayed as the aircraft returned to stand prior to take-off. This was due to a passenger refusing to wear a face mask onboard.
“Passengers receive clear communications before they travel and via announcements onboard to ensure they are aware that, in line with current guidelines, they are required to wear a face mask onboard at all times except when eating or drinking.
“Our cabin crew will always try to be vigilant to ensure that passengers comply with the requirement to wear a mask and it is the responsibility of all onboard to adhere to these measures for the health and safety of everyone onboard.
"The safety and wellbeing of customers and crew is our highest priority."
The force confirmed a man was removed from the plane after failing to comply with Covid requirements but that no further action was required.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a male aged 34 was removed from a flight that was due to leave Edinburgh Airport earlier this evening after failing to comply with Covid requirements.
