Arrest made after 'sexual offence' on plane
The plane was diverted to Bristol after leaving Edinburgh
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Police have arrested a passenger after a flight from Edinburgh had to be diverted to Bristol following reports of a "sexual offence" being committed on the plane.
Avon and Somerset Police said it "received information" leading to the arrest of a male passenger at Bristol Airport.
The flight, which took off on Tuesday morning, was heading to Ibiza.
A passenger on the plane also needed medical attention after the plane landed, police added.
A force statement said: "A Jet2 flight from Edinburgh to Ibiza was safely diverted to Bristol Airport this morning.
“The crew raised concerns regarding a passenger, who has received medical attention upon landing.
"Attending officers subsequently received information, prompting the arrest of a male passenger on suspicion of a sexual offence. He has been taken into custody.
"We can confirm this relates to an alleged incident onboard the aircraft.
“Enquiries into what happened are at an early stage, and continue.”
Jet2 has been approached for comment.
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