"Irish mixed martial arts fighter Sinead Kavanagh was arrested after allegedly attacking two Spanish police officers responding to a disturbance on a Ryanair plane set to travel from Gran Canaria to Dublin, according to reports. The incident unfolded Monday around 7 p.m., just minutes before the flight was scheduled to take off from the Canary Island off the coast of northwest Africa, according to Spanish outlets Atlantico Hoy and Canarias 7."
"The flight crew alleged Kavanagh was exhibiting violent behavior, prompting a response from two civil guard officers. The featherweight fighter also a friend of fellow MMA fighter and former UFC champion Conor McGregor allegedly repeatedly struck two officers while resisting arrest on the aircraft, the local outlets reported. Video of the incident has since started to circulate online. In one clip obtained by by Atlantico Hoy, Kavanagh can seemingly be seen tussling with the officers."
The incident occurred Monday around 7 p.m., minutes before a Ryanair flight from Gran Canaria to Dublin was scheduled to take off. Flight crew reported violent behavior by Sinead Kavanagh, prompting two civil guard officers to respond. The featherweight fighter allegedly struck the officers repeatedly while resisting arrest on the aircraft. Video of the confrontation has circulated online, showing Kavanagh tussling with officers in the aisle. At least one officer was placed on leave with injuries. Kavanagh was arrested, detained overnight in an airport holding cell, made an initial court appearance in Telde, and was released on bail. The incident remains under investigation. Kavanagh is a Dublin native who transitioned from amateur boxing to MMA and has won five championship titles.
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