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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Sophie Halle-Richards

Praying man who said 'see you in heaven' before trying to open TUI plane door mid-flight tackled by passengers

TUI holidaymakers say they were left fearing for their lives after claims an 'intoxicated passenger' was heard making threats before attempting to open the emergency exit mid flight.

The flight from Paphos to Manchester had already been delayed for a number of hours due to staffing problems, before it was forced to divert to Zagreb in Croatia due to the 'disruptive passenger.'

Passengers described seeing the man openly taking a substance resembling cocaine and praying on the floor, before making chilling threats towards other holidaymakers and cabin staff.

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