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Boris Johnson flight passenger admits assault and drink charges | Boris Johnson flight passenger admits assault and drink charges |
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An airline passenger told to calm down on a flight from Kuala Lumpar to Heathrow by Boris Johnson has admitted assault and being drunk on an aircraft. | An airline passenger told to calm down on a flight from Kuala Lumpar to Heathrow by Boris Johnson has admitted assault and being drunk on an aircraft. |
David Morris, 43, of Ash Vale, Surrey ranted at the 3 December flight crew. | |
The London mayor reportedly urged Morris to calm down, warning him he would be arrested when they landed. | The London mayor reportedly urged Morris to calm down, warning him he would be arrested when they landed. |
A witness at the time said Malaysia Airlines cabin staff eventually handcuffed Morris, tied his legs together and strapped him in his seat. | A witness at the time said Malaysia Airlines cabin staff eventually handcuffed Morris, tied his legs together and strapped him in his seat. |
At Uxbridge Magistrates' Court, Morris pleaded guilty to assault by beating and being drunk. | At Uxbridge Magistrates' Court, Morris pleaded guilty to assault by beating and being drunk. |
Lance Whiteford, defending, told the court: "Appearing before you is a gentleman who is absolutely horrified at how he behaved on that occasion. | |
"He knows that staff, when carrying out their duties, should feel safe and do it without being abused or threatened. He has no recollection of this flight." | |
Sentencing will take place at a later date. | |
Chairman of the bench Bob Fishwick said: "The matters for which you have been charged and pleaded guilty to seriously endangered the safety of the aircraft." | |
The mayor had been on his way back to the UK following a six-day trip to the Far East promoting bilateral trade and investment. | The mayor had been on his way back to the UK following a six-day trip to the Far East promoting bilateral trade and investment. |