Overview

• Police and firefighters surrounded Saudia Flight SV119 from Jeddah shortly after it landed just before 1pm on Thursday.
• The disturbance began during taxi to Terminal 4 when a passenger allegedly argued with and struck a crew member before trying to open a door.
• Pilots braked the aircraft to a stop and requested immediate assistance, and officials boarded via mobile stairs.
• The Met Police confirmed an arrest on suspicion of endangering an aircraft as multiple fire engines, police cars and ambulances responded.
• Saudia did not comment on the incident, and the jet was identified as Boeing 787 HZ-AR27 after departing Jeddah 38 minutes late.