Wild moment man wearing a helmet is tackled to the ground by Virgin cabin crew in front of shocked passengers

By NICHOLAS COMINO FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 06:27 BST, 15 May 2025 | Updated: 07:14 BST, 15 May 2025

A busy airport has descended into chaos after a man wearing a bright green helmet was dramatically tackled to the ground by Virgin cabin crew. 

The man was restrained at Brisbane Airport about 11.20am on Thursday.

In footage of the incident, several women wearing Virgin Australia uniforms were seen rushing over to help restrain the man in the crowded terminal. 

The man, who was wearing a large backpack in addition to the helmet, was reportedly screaming before he was tackled.

It’s understood he wasn’t allowed to board his flight before the incident unfolded and was disruptive to staff and other passengers on an earlier service. 

Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers arrived at the scene and handcuffed the man, who was taken to the Police Watch House in Brisbane.  

A spokesperson for Brisbane Airport said the incident caused no delay for travellers and thanked those who had stepped in to help Virgin staff.

‘Brisbane Airport would like to thank passengers who assisted following an incident at the Domestic Terminal near Gate 45,’ the spokesperson said.

The man in the green helmet was tackled by a member of the public and Virgin cabin crew 

The man was wearing a large backpack in addition to the helmet when he was tackled

‘Passengers help restrained a man along with crew members until Australian Federal Police arrived. There was no delay for travellers or flights.’

The AFP confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the community.   

‘Inquiries are ongoing and the AFP will provide an update at an appropriate time,’ a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia.

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Wild moment man wearing a helmet is tackled to the ground by Virgin cabin crew in front of shocked passengers

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