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14th Feb 2013, 16:43
Two Hong Kong men got into a punch- up on a flight from Thailand after one scolded the other's children for disturbing him.
Police said the two passengers punched each other on the Orient Thai Airlines flight on Tuesday at about 10pm. They were arrested when the flight landed at Hong Kong International Airport an hour later.
A 63-year-old man named Ho was said to have been disturbed by the children of the other man, named Leung, 47, about two hours into the flight from Bangkok.
The youngsters were sitting next to Ho, who scolded the children for their behavior.
Leung defended his children and told the older man he had no right to accuse them. The quarrel became more heated and blows were exchanged, causing passengers nearby to flee their seats.
Flight attendants failed to settle the argument and called police.
Police entered the aircraft as soon as it landed and arrested the pair for assault. Both men were sent to Princess Margaret Hospital and discharged after being treated.
Police said the case is under investigation.
The Hong Kong Airport Authority was notified by attendants who asked for an ambulance for an injured person.
Orient Thai Airlines is popular as its flights depart for Thailand in the morning and arrive back in Hong Kong late at night. STAFF REPORTER
Police said the two passengers punched each other on the Orient Thai Airlines flight on Tuesday at about 10pm. They were arrested when the flight landed at Hong Kong International Airport an hour later.
A 63-year-old man named Ho was said to have been disturbed by the children of the other man, named Leung, 47, about two hours into the flight from Bangkok.
The youngsters were sitting next to Ho, who scolded the children for their behavior.
Leung defended his children and told the older man he had no right to accuse them. The quarrel became more heated and blows were exchanged, causing passengers nearby to flee their seats.
Flight attendants failed to settle the argument and called police.
Police entered the aircraft as soon as it landed and arrested the pair for assault. Both men were sent to Princess Margaret Hospital and discharged after being treated.
Police said the case is under investigation.
The Hong Kong Airport Authority was notified by attendants who asked for an ambulance for an injured person.
Orient Thai Airlines is popular as its flights depart for Thailand in the morning and arrive back in Hong Kong late at night. STAFF REPORTER