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EasyJet Flight From Egypt Diverts for Medical Emergency Before Arrest at Manchester

Police say the detention was linked to a Bradford Class A drugs inquiry, separate from the inflight incident.

Overview

  • Flight EZY2252 from Hurghada diverted over Montenegro and landed in Brindisi at about 2am on September 22 after a passenger required urgent medical attention.
  • The passenger was met by medical services in Italy, the aircraft departed around 4am, and it arrived in Manchester near 8am on September 23.
  • Passengers reported being held on the tarmac for roughly two hours during the diversion.
  • West Yorkshire Police arrested a 32-year-old on arrival in connection with suspected Class A drug supply in Bradford and later released him under investigation.
  • EasyJet said the safety and wellbeing of customers and crew is its highest priority, while police enquiries continue.