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Sinead Kavanagh Arrested on Ryanair Flight in Spain After Onboard Disturbance

The Irish MMA fighter is free on bail, with an investigation into alleged assaults on Civil Guard officers continuing.

Overview

  • Local outlets Atlántico Hoy and Canarias 7 report that officers boarded the Gran CanariaDublin flight after the pilot requested removal of two disruptive passengers.
  • A Civil Guard spokesperson confirmed an arrest following a tussle on the aircraft but declined to identify the passenger involved.
  • Kavanagh appeared before a court in Telde and was released on bail, with proceedings focused on alleged assault of an officer and resisting arrest.
  • Passenger video published by Atlántico Hoy shows a woman grappling with two officers in the aisle as other travelers look on.
  • At least one officer was placed on medical leave, and the AUGC union publicly criticized a lack of protective equipment and resources for airport incidents.