Passengers subdued a man who allegedly shouted “death to America” and “Allahu Akbar” on a UK flight.
A man caused alarm on an EasyJet flight from London to Glasgow on Sunday after allegedly yelling about having a bomb and shouting “death to America” and “death to Trump.”
The incident reportedly took place while U.S. President Donald Trump was in Scotland, preparing to play golf at his Turnberry resort. Videos published by the Daily Mail, BBC, and Scottish Sun allegedly show the man screaming and being restrained by passengers who told him, “Families are on this plane.”
Witnesses claim the 41-year-old suspect began shouting “Allahu Akbar” and claiming he had a bomb after exiting the restroom. The man, described as a “big guy, about six foot,” reportedly became aggressive towards the airline staff, who were all described as “petite women.”
“When he pushed them, that’s when things changed,” a witness stated. “At that point, one guy managed to grab him from behind and pull him down, then everyone jumped on top of him. He was fighting a bit on the floor, but at this point he knew he’d f**ked up.”
Upon landing at Glasgow Airport, the flight was met by armed officers, and the man was arrested. Police Scotland have confirmed that he remains in custody.
A witness reportedly told The Sun that the suspect had refugee identification papers.
While official sources have not released the suspect’s identity, nationality, or refugee status, they have stated that no explosives were found on board. Police have indicated that the event appeared isolated and involved no other suspects. Counter-terrorism officers are reportedly reviewing videos shared on social media.
The incident occurs amidst increasing concerns about security threats related to migration in the UK. Government data indicates that 50,500 knife-related offenses were recorded in England and Wales in the year ending March 2024. Protests have called for stricter controls at asylum centers and greater transparency regarding migrant offenders.
Earlier this month, dozens reportedly marched in Dover during the ‘Great British National Protest’, demanding stricter border enforcement. Over the past six years, migrants from Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Albania, Syria, and Eritrea have reportedly comprised 70% of those crossing the Channel in small boats.
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