Passenger detained at Newark Airport after 'altercation' on United flight: Police
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NEWARK, N.J. - A United Airlines passenger was detained after the flight landed at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday.
What we know:
Port Authority Police officers were called to the airport after reports of an "altercation" on a flight.
When United flight 1837 from the Dominican Republic landed around 6 p.m., officers detained a 48-year-old man. The man was taken to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.
Officers said another person was offered medical treatment, but refused.
What we don't know:
Officials didn't share any information about the "altercation" on board the flight, and did not indicate if there may be any charges pending.
The Source: Information in this story is from the Port Authority Police Department.