Ottawa Man Charged With Assault On Plane In Flight: Thunder Bay, Ont., Police

The Canadian Press, 16 Jan, 2018 12:17 PM

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Police say an Ottawa man has been charged after an Air Canada flight was diverted to Thunder Bay, Ont., because of an unruly passenger.

Thunder Bay police say officers were sent to Thunder Bay International Airport last Friday and boarded the plane just after 4 p.m.

They say the man complied when asked to leave the plane and was arrested once he was off the aircraft.

Police say a 31-year-old man is charged with assault in an aircraft in flight.

Investigators did not release details of the incident or the flight involved.

The man was remanded in custody after a court appearance on Saturday and was to return to court on Tuesday.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette, On Skates, Encourages Canadians To 'Get Active' In New Years Message

OTTAWA — Julie Payette has issued a decidedly informal request to Canadians in her first New Years message as governor general — "stay active."

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette, On Skates, Encourages Canadians To 'Get Active' In New Years Message

Investigation Underway After CTV Reporter Heather Butts Heckled With Sexist Taunt

Police say they are investigating after a TV journalist was heckled with a misogynistic taunt while reporting live from a Halifax bar.

Investigation Underway After CTV Reporter Heather Butts Heckled With Sexist Taunt

WATCH: Calgary Photographer Produces Viral Ice Bubble Video During Cold Snap

Calgary photographer Chris Ratzlaff spent part of Boxing Day outside, freezing and photographing bubbles.

WATCH: Calgary Photographer Produces Viral Ice Bubble Video During Cold Snap

Five Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Leak Forces Evacuation Of N.B. Building

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A fire official says five people have been hospitalized after a carbon monoxide leak at a public housing unit forced the evacuation of around 30 residents in New Brunswick.