A man from New York made a brawl on the plane: he was arrested

A man from New York attacked a flight attendant in an airplane, and then police officers who intervened. About this, with reference to the statement of the police, the publication reports CNN.

28-year-old Matthew Dingley from New York was charged with assaulting a flight attendant while flying in New Jersey, and then police officers, officials said.

According to Joel Raymond, CommutAir COO, the incident occurred on Thursday evening, January 9, on a CommutAir flight. The latter operated United Express from Dulles Virginia International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport.

The board landed without incident and "was met by local law enforcement agencies in connection with the presence of the offending passenger," the statement said.

“When the plane stopped and the doors opened, Dingli pushed the police officers. Because of this, they fell off the plane and hit the asphalt, ”said Scott Ladd, spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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The man was charged with aggravated assault, criminal entry into the territory, resistance to arrest and interference with the transportation. Officers, stewardess and Dingli were taken to a nearby hospital.

According to online recordings, on January 10, Dingley was placed in Essex County Jail.

Raymond said CommutAir is working with the authorities. “We express our gratitude for the quick response of our passengers and crew during this incident,” said Raymond.

CNN tried to contact Dingley for comments. It is unclear whether he has a lawyer.