Man arrested after Garda ‘viciously’ assaulted on board plane at Dublin Airport

Earlier today, the crew of a United Airlines flight travelling from Newark to Dublin are said to have reported a disruptive passenger on board their flight.

A Garda spokesperson has said that, earlier this morning (Tuesday, 3 June), the captain and crew of a United Airlines flight travelling from Newark to Dublin reported a disruptive passenger on board their flight.

The captain and crew requested the assistance of An Garda Síochána.

On arrival, Gardaí attached to the Dublin Airport Garda Station boarded the aircraft and attempted to engage with the disruptive male passenger.

"The man, aged in his 40s, proceeded to viciously assault a member of An Garda Síochána," the Garda spokesperson said.

"O.C spray was deployed in an attempt to stop the sustained assault of a Garda.

"The man fled the aircraft and was arrested a short time later.

"He has since been charged with assault and offences under the Air Navigation and Transport Act, 2022.

"He remains in Garda custody and is due to appear before Dublin District Court at 4.30pm today, Tuesday 3rd of June, 2025."

The spokesperson added that the Garda member who was hurt during the incident is being treated at Beaumont Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.