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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Ellen Kirwin & Damon Wilkinson

Drunk flyers who couldn't handle it and ended up in court

A woman who downed a bottle of vodka and needed to be restrained was among the people convicted after flying.

Police said that offences onboard planes, connected to alcohol, happened all to frequently. The incidents, including cabin crew being attacked, have caused major travel disruption to flights flying in and out of Manchester airport.

Another recent incident, included an Easyjet passenger who described himself as "nine out of 10 drunk" when he grabbed a stewardess round the neck. The MEN has rounded up some of the travellers who ended up in court in recent months after having a bit too much to drink onboard.

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