This article is from the source 'rtcom' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.rt.com/uk/362652-british-tourist-poo-runway/
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Landing skids: British tourist fined for pooing on Italian airport runway | Landing skids: British tourist fined for pooing on Italian airport runway |
(about 2 hours later) | |
A British tourist has been fined £3,000 (US$3,650) for having a poo on the runway of an Italian airport in front of about 50 other passengers. | A British tourist has been fined £3,000 (US$3,650) for having a poo on the runway of an Italian airport in front of about 50 other passengers. |
The 68-year-old man had flown from Manchester to Brindisi Airport in Apulia, southern Italy, with Ryanair last week. | The 68-year-old man had flown from Manchester to Brindisi Airport in Apulia, southern Italy, with Ryanair last week. |
According to Italian media outlet the Brindisi Report, he was making his way to the terminal from the aircraft when he moved away slightly from a line of passengers, pulled down his trousers and began to defecate on the asphalt. | According to Italian media outlet the Brindisi Report, he was making his way to the terminal from the aircraft when he moved away slightly from a line of passengers, pulled down his trousers and began to defecate on the asphalt. |
The man was then confronted by border police who said he could not give an explanation for what he had done. They described him as being in a state of “mild agitation.” | The man was then confronted by border police who said he could not give an explanation for what he had done. They described him as being in a state of “mild agitation.” |
The man was fined for committing an obscene act and paid the authorities the next day. | |
It is not the only time police at Brindisi Airport have had to intervene with British tourists in recent weeks. | It is not the only time police at Brindisi Airport have had to intervene with British tourists in recent weeks. |
Local media say “anti-terrorism control services” were called to a Thomas Cook flight after a married couple on board had an argument and the husband tried to leave the plane. | Local media say “anti-terrorism control services” were called to a Thomas Cook flight after a married couple on board had an argument and the husband tried to leave the plane. |
The aircraft had been directed through Brindisi after weather conditions meant it could not land in Greece. | The aircraft had been directed through Brindisi after weather conditions meant it could not land in Greece. |
While the plane was being refueled, the 43-year-old man tried to get off and run towards the airport fence. | |
He was captured by police and prosecuted for failing to comply with safety standards. | He was captured by police and prosecuted for failing to comply with safety standards. |
Previous version
1
Next version