Man charged over alleged assault on plane after 'bathroom bid'
A Queensland man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a crew member on a plane at Perth Airport.
The 59-year-old is alleged to have refused a crew member's instruction to take his seat as a flight to Brisbane was preparing to take off on July 14.
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The man was arrested before take-off on a flight bound for Brisbane. Supplied
The passenger allegedly wanted to use the bathroom.
He then allegedly pushed the crew member, with the incident being reported to the flight captain, who requested the removal of the man from the flight.
Subsequently, the man was met by officers from the Australian Federal Police, who ultimately removed him from the plane.
He was charged with one count of assaulting a crew member.
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In Western Australia, the crime carries a maximum sentence of 14 years' imprisonment.
The man is scheduled to appear before Perth Magistrates Court today.
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