Birmingham to Turkey flight diverted due to 'disturbance'

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A flight from Birmingham to Turkey had to be diverted to Bulgaria after a "disturbance" broke out on board.

Monarch said the aircraft was forced to make an unscheduled landing at Sofia Airport at about 17:40 BST, where it was met by police.

A spokesperson said six people were removed before the plane continued its journey.

They refused to confirm reports those arrested had been drunk.

The flight is believed to have now landed at its scheduled destination, Dalaman Airport in Turkey, Monarch said.