Man Arrested For Assaulting Female Travelling Companion On-Board!

Following reports that a female passenger was assaulted by a 48-year-old male travelling companion, a Houston bound British Airways flight from London, was on Wednesday, July 8, diverted to Boston Logan international airport.

Authorities said troopers arrested the man, identified as Darren Halliwell, from Aspull, Wigan, at about mid-day, after reports the passenger had assaulted his travelling companion before being restrained by multiple passengers.  Halliwell was later charged with interfering with a flight crew. Authorities said more charges could be filed.

A Foreign Office statement said: “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.” After the arrest, the plane continued to Houston.