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MP Eric Joyce arrested at Edinburgh Airport | MP Eric Joyce arrested at Edinburgh Airport |
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Scots MP Eric Joyce has been arrested in connection with an alleged breach of the peace at Edinburgh Airport. | Scots MP Eric Joyce has been arrested in connection with an alleged breach of the peace at Edinburgh Airport. |
Mr Joyce is believed to have become involved in a row with airport staff while trying to retrieve his mobile phone, which he had left on a plane on Sunday. He was unable to tell staff which flight he had arrived on. | Mr Joyce is believed to have become involved in a row with airport staff while trying to retrieve his mobile phone, which he had left on a plane on Sunday. He was unable to tell staff which flight he had arrived on. |
It is understood that police were then called. | It is understood that police were then called. |
The independent MP for Falkirk is due to appear in court at a later date. | |
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "A 52-year-old man has been reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with an alleged breach of the peace, which happened at Edinburgh Airport on Sunday 19 May. | A Police Scotland spokesman said: "A 52-year-old man has been reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with an alleged breach of the peace, which happened at Edinburgh Airport on Sunday 19 May. |
"He will appear in court at a later date." | "He will appear in court at a later date." |
A spokesperson for Edinburgh Airport confirmed that an incident took place on Sunday evening and that police were called after staff made complaints. | A spokesperson for Edinburgh Airport confirmed that an incident took place on Sunday evening and that police were called after staff made complaints. |
The airport said it had a zero tolerance policy towards any behaviour which put passengers and staff at risk. | The airport said it had a zero tolerance policy towards any behaviour which put passengers and staff at risk. |