Passenger arrested after diverted flight

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A British Airways flight had to make an emergency landing in the US after a Briton allegedly assaulted a woman on board.

The flight, from London to Houston, in Texas, was diverted to Boston's Logan International Airport after reports a passenger had assaulted a companion.

US police said Darren Halliwell, 48, of Manchester, had been charged with interfering with a flight crew.

The Foreign Office said it was aware of the reports a Briton had been arrested.

"We are aware of reports of the arrest of a British national at Boston Logan International Airport and stand ready to offer consular assistance as necessary," a spokesman said.

Authorities say the plane continued to Houston following the arrest.