Two passengers removed from jet

Two "disruptive" passengers were removed from a holiday flight bound for Manchester on Sunday.

The pair were taken off Excel Airways 757, flight XLA2143, at Larnaca Airport, Cyprus.

The flight was delayed and other passengers also had to leave the jet as Cypriot authorities carried out a mandatory baggage and security check.

An Excel Airways spokeswoman said the passengers were taken to a hotel and were due to fly to the UK on Monday.

'Odd behaviour'

"Two men were seen to behave oddly as passengers were boarding the flight - both went into the toilet and banging noises were heard," the spokeswoman said.

"One of the men then ran down the aisle."

The spokeswoman said passengers complained to cabin crew who had the men removed.

The pair were arrested by local police.