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Last Updated:July 28, 2025, 06:50 IST
A man sparked panic on an easyJet flight from Luton to Glasgow by falsely claiming he had a bomb onboard. He also shouted anti-American slogans and "Allahu Akbar".
Man causes panic on flight (Video screengrabs/Social Media)
A 41-year-old man was arrested after she sparked panic on a flight as he claimed there was a bomb on the plane, and shouted “Death to America, death to [US President Donald] Trump".
According to multiple social media reports, the incident happened on an easyJet flight from Luton to Glasgow, Scotland.
Videos of the incident, shared on social media, showed chaos on the flight as passengers intervened and subdued the man, as he stood up and claimed he had a bomb.
Moments later, he shouted, “Stop the plane. Find the bomb on the plane."
“Death to America. Death to Trump," he yelled, before repeatedly shouting “Allahu Akbar" three times.
Multiple reports also claimed the flight was diverted to the nearest airport thereafter.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
News world Panic On EasyJet Flight As Man Shouts 'Death To Trump', Claims Bomb On Plane: Video
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