A British Airways flight from London to Houston made an emergency landing in Boston after a passenger allegedly assaulted his wife and punched her.

The unruly passenger was reportedly intoxicated. Several other passengers intervened and held the man down until the plane landed.

Massachusetts State Police responded to the incident, pulling up to the gate after the flight arrived at Logan.

Troopers boarded the plane and escorted the man off. He's charged with interfering with a flight crew and could face additional assault charges.

The plane refueled and departed for Houston a short time later.

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