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Eleven charged after fight breaks out at Luton Airport | Eleven charged after fight breaks out at Luton Airport |
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Footage of the fight was shared by another airport user | |
Police have charged 11 people with violent disorder after a fight broke out at Luton Airport. | Police have charged 11 people with violent disorder after a fight broke out at Luton Airport. |
Four people were injured, three seriously, in the brawl, which happened in the main departure lounge on Friday morning. | Four people were injured, three seriously, in the brawl, which happened in the main departure lounge on Friday morning. |
The 11 men, aged between 20 and 55, were released on bail ahead of a court hearing. | The 11 men, aged between 20 and 55, were released on bail ahead of a court hearing. |
Five other people were released without charge and another was released on bail with conditions. | Five other people were released without charge and another was released on bail with conditions. |
A spokesman for the airport said it was "shocked and saddened" by the violence. | A spokesman for the airport said it was "shocked and saddened" by the violence. |
He added: "We take a zero tolerance approach to violence and continue to assist the police with their inquiries. | He added: "We take a zero tolerance approach to violence and continue to assist the police with their inquiries. |
"We would like to sincerely apologise to any passengers affected." | "We would like to sincerely apologise to any passengers affected." |
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