Woman arrested at airport after being aggressive to border force officers

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 13th January 2025, at 11:35hrs
A 49-year-old woman was arrested and released under investigation whilst enquiries continue

A woman has been arrested following an incident at Liverpool John Lennon Airport at the weekend.

It was reported that two passengers had become aggressive toxm border force officers whilst passing through passport control on Saturday.

A 49-year-old woman was arrested for being drunk and disorderly and was further arrested after it was alleged that she made homophobic comments whilst being taken into custody.

In a statement released today, Merseyside Police said:

“A woman was arrested following a disturbance at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on Saturday 11 January.

At around 10.40pm it was reported that two passengers were being verbally aggressive to Border Force officers while going through passport control.

A 49-year-old woman from Walton was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.

While being taken into custody it was reported that homophobic comments were made, and she was further arrested on suspicion of two counts of using threatening/abusive/ insulting words/behaviour to cause harassment/alarm/distress.

She has been released under investigation pending further enquires being carried out.”

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