Overview
- Police boarded the Gran Canaria–to–Dublin flight on Nov. 24 after the crew reported violent behavior and the pilot decided two passengers would not fly.
- Passenger video published by local media shows a woman grappling with two Civil Guard officers in the aisle before she was detained and held overnight.
- A Civil Guard spokesperson confirmed an arrest following a tussle during the removal, though authorities have not officially confirmed the detainee’s identity.
- Multiple outlets identify the woman as Irish MMA fighter Sinead Kavanagh, who, according to local reports, appeared in court in Telde and was granted bail.
- The Civil Guard union AUGC says two officers were injured and placed on medical leave, using the case to highlight equipment and resource shortfalls.