Man arrested over plane disturbance in Glasgow as counter-terrorism officers investigate

A man has been arrested in connection with a disturbance onboard a flight to Glasgow on Sunday.

Police boarded the aircraft, which had travelled from Luton, after it landed in Glasgow at 8.20am and arrested a 41-year-old man.

Footage has been circulating online that appears to show a man on an aircraft shouting “death to America, death to Trump” and “Allahu Akbar”.

He is then tackled by two men and pinned to the floor of the plane.

Police Scotland said the footage was being assessed by counter-terrorism officers.

A spokesperson said: “We received a report of a man causing a disturbance on a flight arriving in Glasgow around 8.20am on Sunday, 27 July, 2025.

“Officers boarded the plane on its arrival and a 41-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody. Enquiries are continuing.

“At this time we believe the incident was contained and that nobody else was involved.

“We are aware of videos circulating online and these are being assessed by counter terrorism officers.”

An EasyJet spokesperson said:”Flight EZY609 from Luton to Glasgow this morning was met by police on arrival in Glasgow, where they boarded the aircraft and removed a passenger due to their behaviour onboard.

“easyJet’s crew are trained to assess all situations and act quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other customers is not compromised at any time.

“The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority.”