Intoxicated Passenger Forces Air New Zealand Flight Diversion

A 23-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a crew member, leading to a flight diversion to Melbourne.

The incident occurred on a flight from Perth to Auckland, causing a 90-minute delay for passengers.
The passenger, reportedly intoxicated, refused to comply with crew requests and allegedly assaulted a crew member.
Australian Federal Police detained the man in Melbourne, where the flight was diverted.
The crew member sustained a slight injury from the alleged assault.
The accused faces a charge with a potential 20-year prison sentence and is due in court.