Overview

• 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.