The changes state that any conventional attack on Russia, aided by a nuclear power, could be considered to be a joint attack
world3 days ago
A passenger on a flight from Dubai to Manchester has been arrested for molesting cabin crew and behaving aggressively.
Mohammed Razaq boarded a connecting flight in Dubai last year. He then proceeded to drink at an "alarming rate", the prosecutor said during a hearing at the Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.
Three hours into the flight, the accused became aggressive towards others and quarrelled with cabin crew, refusing to wear a mask, a local media report says.
He then proceeded to punch a headrest "like a punch bag" which bent the headrest inwards. This caused £200-worth of damage.
After which he began punching his own hand and then the seat in front of his. His aggressive behaviour caused passengers and staff to worry about their safety. The plane had 500 others on board, including children.
During the eight-hour flight, the accused pinched the behind of a crew member. According to local media, she said the incident left her "terrified".
He also threatened crew members, telling one he would "bite her nose and ear off" and burn her like Guy Fawkes. While he said that he would knock another's head off.
Razaq then fished out an apple from another passenger's back and threatened to throw it at other passengers. Shortly after, the accused fell asleep in his seat.
According to a local news report, Razaq was charged with sexual assault; affray; criminal damage; and being drunk on board an aircraft. He admitted all charges at an earlier hearing.
Judge Nigel Bird issued a verdict on this case and made several strong statements, including saying that the passengers were "captive to [his] unfortunate behaviour" and that they "could not simply walk away or go home".
A local news report by Manchester Evening News quoted the judge saying the following:
"The decision was made to stop serving you and you became angry, shouting at passengers and caused fear and distress to those around you, including young children. You shouted obscenities at other passengers, refused to wear a mask and were confrontational when challenged.
"A passenger bravely intervened in an effort to calm you down, but you made further threats to the crew whose primary function was to keep you safe. You told one you'd burn her like Guy Fawkes and bite her ears and nose off. You goaded, grabbed, poked and manhandled another and equally made threats to knock his head off.
"Faced with your behaviour, the crew maintained their professionalism. When a member of air crew was passing, going about her duties, she bent down in your vicinity and you assaulted her by squeezing her buttocks."
"Other passengers witnessed that assault and felt embarrassed and humiliated by it. She felt disgusted, unsafe and used the word 'terrified'.
"It's important to remember these events took place on a plane. Those around you could not simply walk away or go home. They were captive to your unfortunate behaviour."
The accused was then sentenced to 18 months in prison and was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £156.
ALSO READ:
The changes state that any conventional attack on Russia, aided by a nuclear power, could be considered to be a joint attack
world3 days ago
The country launched a probe in March 2021 into WhatsApp's privacy policy, which allowed data sharing with Facebook and its units, sparking global backlash
world4 days ago
This time around, Trump wants the Senate to give up that gatekeeping role and allow him to make 'recess appointments'
world4 days ago
Police allege the offences took place between 2001 and 2019 against 8 victims; the youngest was 17 at the time of the offence
world4 days ago
The two countries have a mutual defence treaty dating back to 1951, which could be invoked if either side came under attack, including in the South China Sea
world4 days ago
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger on Narendra Modi in Abuja on Sunday
world5 days ago
The titleholder's winning answer focused on using each individual's strengths
world5 days ago
The suspects would be interrogated jointly with the Shin Bet internal security agency, police said
world5 days ago