Man arrested at Brisbane Airport following alleged assault

A 51-year-old man from Portland, New South Wales, has been arrested following an incident at Brisbane Airport. The individual allegedly became aggressive toward airline staff at a boarding gate, striking a staff member in the chest and damaging equipment at a check-in counter.

The suspect reportedly moved to a baggage collection area, where he allegedly threw luggage off a carousel and acted aggressively toward other passengers. Members of the public restrained the man until Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers arrived to take him into custody.

The man has been charged with one count of common assault, one count of willful damage, and one count of public nuisance. He is scheduled to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday.