Callum Kerr, from Warrington, boarded the Jet2 flight from Larnaca in Cyprus with his girlfriend on June 21. He was restrained by fellow passengers after he reportedly became ‘disruptive’ during the flight, and later died in hospital.
A father and bareknuckle fighter has passed away after being rushed from an aircraft at Manchester Airport in a life-threatening state. Callum Kerr, from Warrington, had embarked on the Jet2 service from Larnaca in Cyprus alongside his girlfriend on June 21.
However, eyewitnesses reported the man, aged in his 30s, grew ‘disruptive’ mid-flight following what was described as substantial alcohol consumption prior to boarding. Authorities were summoned regarding an alleged assault aboard the aircraft after Callum had purportedly turned ‘aggressive’.
Police boarded the plane following its arrival at Manchester Airport in the early hours of June 22, discovering that fellow travellers had subdued Callum. Footage and images circulated online captured the moment officers entered the aircraft before discovering he had stopped breathing.
They promptly commenced CPR and requested a defibrillator, before Callum was transported to hospital having fallen ‘critically ill’. His death has now been confirmed by relatives to the Manchester Evening News, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Heartfelt tributes have flooded social media following Callum’s passing. “Can’t believe I’m writing this RIP Callum Kerr wtf,” one mourner wrote, while another posted: “God bless mate we’ll catch up again.
“I thought I was dreaming when I seen someone write it last night.. goodnight godbless cal,” another person penned, with a fourth commenting: “Gunna miss that cheeky grin of his.”
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson previously stated: “An investigation is underway after a man became critically ill following reports that the same individual had been aggressive and disruptive towards a passenger and crew members on a flight heading into Manchester Airport”.
“At around 2.25am we were called to reports of an assault that had taken place on a flight from Larnaca, Cyprus. Officers attended and located a man who had been restrained. The man – in his 30s – was taken to hospital due to his condition. He remains in a hospital in a stable but critical condition. Enquiries are ongoing.”
A Jet2 representative also commented: “We can confirm that flight LS966 from Larnaca to Manchester requested a priority landing on (Monday 22nd June), due to a disruptive passenger incident.
“We can confirm that a passenger has been taken to hospital. As an investigation is underway, it would be inappropriate for us to make any further comment at this time.”
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