Man who urinated on flight in front of passengers jailed

A man who urinated in front of other passengers on a plane and smoked in the toilets has been jailed.

Brian Watt, 34, of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, was sentenced to eight months in prison for his "disgraceful" behaviour onboard an EasyJet flight between Glasgow and Tenerife on 20 April.

The plane had to be diverted to Bristol Airport to remove Watt from the flight after he caused a number of issues while drunk.

He was sentenced at North Somerset Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to being drunk on an aircraft, criminal damage, failing to obey the lawful commands of the pilot, and using threatening, abusive or insulting words towards crew.

While onboard the plane, Watt refused to remain seated, broke a soap dispenser and was threatening and abusive towards cabin crew, Avon and Somerset Police said.

Following the sentencing, which took place on 18 July, Sgt Rachael Hodges said: "Brian Watt's threatening and criminal behaviour was disgraceful and forced the flight to Tenerife to be diverted.

"He caused significant disruption to passengers onboard, as well as the airline and crew.

"He now has a criminal record and a significant prison sentence as a result, and it hopefully is a reminder to people flying away this summer of the need to behave when travelling."