Brawling fans bring down plane
31/10/2006 18:51  - (SA)  

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London - A British Airways flight from Moscow had to be given a priority landing in London after a brawl involving football fans broke out on board, it was confirmed on Tuesday.

The fans of CSKA Moscow, who play London's Arsenal in the European Champions League on Wednesday, were reported to have been drunk and fighting on board.

A British Airways spokesperson said on Tuesday: "The captain of BA 875 flying from Moscow to London last night requested a priority landing at Heathrow."

"The aircraft was met by police after the crew reported a disturbance on board. A number of passengers were taken away and interviewed by police on arrival."

The spokesperson denied that crew members had been unable to control the passengers, adding that there had been no necessity to divert the plane. - dpa

- SAPA

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