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A FLIGHT heading to a popular holiday spot made an emergency landing after a Brit tourist allegedly punched a fellow passenger.

It happened on a flight from Manchester heading towards the Turkish city of Antalya.

Manchester Airport rail and bus station.

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Manchester Airport Rail and Bus StationCredit: Alamy
Aerial view of Manchester Airport with three airplanes and air traffic control tower.

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A 35-year-old Brit is alleged to have hit a 41-year-old Turkish passengerCredit: Alamy
Silhouette of an airplane in flight.

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The Brit was arrested after landingCredit: Alamy

But the plane had to make an emergency landing in Thessaloniki, Greece on Monday following the reported incident.

A 35-year-old Brit is alleged to have hit a 41-year-old Turkish passenger on board, according to the Manchester Evening News.

It is unknown how the incident started, but the captain made the emergency stop at 11pm local time.

The Brit was arrested after landing, according to the Greek outlet Ekathimerini.

Meanwhile, the alleged victim was examined by a doctor before continuing on to Antalya, the Mirror has reported.

According to reports, the Brit was due to face a prosecutor on Tuesday.

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