Callum Kerr, a 30-year-old father and bare-knuckle boxer, has died after being restrained by fellow passengers on a Jet2 flight from Larnaca, Cyprus, to Manchester Airport. The incident occurred on June 22, 2026, when Kerr reportedly became disruptive and aggressive after consuming a significant amount of alcohol before the flight.
Incident Details
Witnesses described Kerr walking up and down the aisle, banging on overhead cabins. As the flight neared Germany, he headbutted a passenger who made eye contact with him. Crew members called for assistance, and three or four passengers pinned him down. After landing, police found Kerr not breathing and performed CPR. A defibrillator was used before he was taken to hospital in critical condition. Family later confirmed his death.
Official Statements
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "An investigation is underway after a man became critically ill following reports that the same individual had been aggressive and disruptive towards a passenger and crew members on a flight heading into Manchester Airport. At around 2.25am we were called to reports of an assault that had taken place on a flight from Larnaca, Cyprus. Officers attended and located a man who had been restrained. The man – in his 30s - was taken to hospital due to his condition. He remains in a hospital in a stable but critical condition. Enquiries are ongoing."
A Jet2 spokesperson said: "We can confirm that flight LS966 from Larnaca to Manchester requested a priority landing on Monday 22nd June, due to a disruptive passenger incident. We can confirm that a passenger has been taken to hospital. As an investigation is underway, it would be inappropriate for us to make any further comment at this time."
Witness Account
A passenger who spoke anonymously to the Manchester Evening News said: "The guy was getting increasingly aggressive; he was walking up and down the flight banging on the overhead cabins. By the time we were flying over Germany, some guy locked eyes with him, and the man walking up and down the aisle headbutted him. He got restrained, and the air hostess was panicking. She asked if any big lads could help, as they couldn't keep him down. Around three or four passengers were pinning him down. We landed at Manchester, it went silent, he had been shouting for the whole flight, and then he was silent. When we touched down, the police came onto the flight, they ran to the back of the plane, shut the curtain, and we could see them doing CPR. One of the police officers rushed through with a defib, and another officer ran through with a medical bag. They wouldn't let anyone off the plane for a good hour, until they rushed us all onto coaches into a deserted room and wouldn't let us leave without giving a statement."
Aftermath
Passengers were held on the plane for about an hour before being escorted to a secure area to provide statements. The investigation into Kerr's death is ongoing.
