Abhay Nayak: EasyJet Flight Bomb Threat Suspect Identified

Jul 29, 2025 United Kingdom United Kingdom News
Abhay Nayak: EasyJet Flight Bomb Threat Suspect Identified

Abhay Nayak arrested after causing panic on an EasyJet flight with alleged bomb threats and political slogans. Flight made emergency landing in Glasgow.

Abhay Nayak: EasyJet Flight Bomb Threat Suspect Identified

An EasyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger, Abhay Nayak, allegedly made bomb threats.

The 41-year-old, reportedly of Indian origin with refugee status, caused panic by shouting slogans and claiming to have a bomb.

The incident occurred mid-air, leading to passengers restraining Nayak.

The plane landed safely at Glasgow Airport, where Nayak was arrested.

He is now facing charges related to endangering an aircraft but not terrorism charges, as no explosives were found.

He appeared in Paisley Sheriff Court and remains in custody.

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