Four arrested following "disturbance" on flight from Edinburgh to Alicante

Two stag parties reportedly squared off.

Published 7th Oct 2016

Spanish Police have detained four people after two stag parties allegedly squared off on a Ryanair flight from Edinburgh to Alicante.

Reports this morning suggest the groups appeared to be drunk and turned rowdy on a plane which left the capital at quarter past eleven yesterday morning.

The crew asked for police assistance on arrival at Alicante where they detained four people.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the airline said: "The crew of this flight from Edinburgh to Alicante requested police assistance upon landing in Alicante, after four passengers became disruptive in-flight.

"The aircraft landed normally and the individuals were removed and detained by police in Alicante.

"We will not tolerate unruly or disruptive behaviour at any time and the safety and comfort of our customers, crew and aircraft is our number one priority. This is now a matter for local police."