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New York Post
27-06-2025
- New York Post
Man tackled by fellow passenger during wild airport outburst – and judge gives him two-word warning
A man dramatically tackled by a fellow passenger during a wild outburst at Brisbane Airport has been arrested again and is now back behind bars, with a Magistrate delivering a cheeky two-word warning. Djon James Bland appeared via video link from the Capricornia Correctional Centre, where he is currently serving a nine-month sentence for an unrelated matter imposed by the Mackay Magistrates Court. The 26-year-old had initially been granted bail after the May 15 incident at Brisbane Airport's domestic terminal, where he allegedly abused Virgin Australia staff and was restrained by passengers before police arrived. 4 A man wearing a white T-shirt and a green Lime scooter-style helmet can be seen shouting profanities and thrashing as staff and passengers tried to restrain him in the footage from the original incident. 7NEWS 4 Djon James Bland was arrested by an Australian Federal Police officer about 15 minutes later. 7NEWS Footage of the incident showed a man, wearing a white T-shirt and a green Lime scooter-style helmet, shouting profanities and thrashing as staff and passengers tried to restrain him, before he was tackled to the ground by another passenger. He was arrested by an Australian Federal Police officer about 15 minutes later. Witnesses said the outburst escalated when Bland was told he couldn't board his next flight at Gate 45. 4 A man dramatically tackled by a fellow passenger during a wild outburst at Brisbane Airport has been arrested again. Skí³rzewiak – Brisbane Airport and Virgin Australia later thanked those who stepped in to help. On Thursday, at the Brisbane Magistrates Court, there was some confusion over Bland's charges. The prosecutor explained two new charges, public nuisance and assault occasioning bodily harm, would replace the original charges of public nuisance and common assault due to a doctor's report. 4 Bland was charged with public nuisance and assault occasioning bodily harm due to a doctor's report. Alexander – Before the clarification, Bland objected to the fresh charges, claiming the matter should be dismissed. 'Nice try,' the Magistrate replied. Bland told the court that he hadn't yet spoken to a lawyer about his matter. 'If I had got the brief of evidence … I would be able to do the case today,' he said. Bland was asked if he had been behaving in prison, to which he laughed and replied, 'Yeah, I'm the best.' The magistrate then advised him, 'Don't fly – drive down to Brisbane' for his next appearance after his release. He was granted bail for the updated charges but will remain in custody for the unrelated matter until his release date on August 23. The matter is set to return to Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 11.
Daily Mirror
26-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Court's cheeky six-word warning as man 'who had airport outburst' arrested again
Djon James Bland appeared at Brisbane Magistrates Court for the first time since being charged in connection with an incident at Brisbane Airport where a man was tackled and restrained by fellow pasengers A man who allegedly caused chaos at Brisbane Airport and had to be restrained by fellow passengers is back behind bars after he was arrested again. Djon James Bland appeared via video link at Brisbane Magistrates Court at a hearing in connection with the incident, which happened on May 15 at Brisbane Airport's domestic terminal. The 26-year-old allegedly abused Virgin Australia staff after being told he couldn't board his next flight at Gate 45. Footage of the incident showed a man, wearing a white T-shirt and a green Lime scooter-style helmet, shouting loudly in the direction of staff as other passengers tried to diffuse the situation. The man was tackled to the ground by another passenger and restrained until police arrived. Bland was arrested 15 minutes later by an Australian Federal Police officer. He had initially been granted bail following the incident but appeared via video link from the Capricornia Correctional Centre at his latest hearing. The court was told he is currently serving a nine-month sentence for an unrelated matter imposed by the Mackay Magistrates Court, reports. During the hearing there was some confusion over the charges against Bland, with the prosecutor explaining that two new charges, public nuisance and assault occasioning bodily harm, would replace the original charges of public nuisance and common assault. Objecting to the charges, Bland told the court that the matter should be dismissed. 'Nice try,' the Magistrate replied. The defendant, who said he had not yet spoken to a lawyer about the matter, was then asked if he had been behaving in prison. "Yeah, I'm the best," he replied. Bland was granted bail for the updated charges but will remain in custody for the unrelated matter until his release date on August 23. "Don't fly - drive down to Brisbane," the magistrate cheekily told him in a six-word warning. Bland will next appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 11. Following the incident at Brisbane Airport on May 15, a spokesperson for the airport thanked those who had stepped in to help Virgin staff. "Brisbane Airport would like to thank passengers who assisted following an incident at the Domestic Terminal near Gate 45," the spokesperson said. "Passengers help restrained a man along with crew members until Australian Federal Police arrived. There was no delay for travellers or flights."
Perth Now
26-06-2025
- Perth Now
Cheeky warning to man arrested at airport
A man dramatically tackled by a fellow passenger during a wild outburst at Brisbane Airport has been arrested again and is now back behind bars, with a Magistrate delivering a cheeky two-word warning. Djon James Bland appeared via video link from the Capricornia Correctional Centre, where he is currently serving a nine-month sentence for an unrelated matter imposed by the Mackay Magistrates Court. A man is wrestled to the ground in the Virgin terminal at Brisbane's domestic airport. Credit: Supplied The 26-year-old had initially been granted bail after the May 15 incident at Brisbane Airport's domestic terminal, where he allegedly abused Virgin Australia staff and was restrained by passengers before police arrived. Footage of the incident showed a man, wearing a white T-shirt and a green Lime scooter-style helmet, shouting profanities and thrashing as staff and passengers tried to restrain him, before he was tackled to the ground by another passenger. He was arrested by an Australian Federal Police officer about 15 minutes later. A man wearing a helmet has been wrestled to the ground outside at gate at Brisbane's domestic airport. Witnesses said the outburst escalated when Mr Bland was told he couldn't board his next flight at Gate 45. Brisbane Airport and Virgin Australia later thanked those who stepped in to help. On Thursday, at the Brisbane Magistrates Court, there was some confusion over Mr Bland's charges. The prosecutor explained two new charges, public nuisance and assault occasioning bodily harm, would replace the original charges of public nuisance and common assault due to a doctor's report. Before the clarification, Mr Bland objected to the fresh charges, claiming the matter should be dismissed. 'Nice try,' the Magistrate replied. A man is wrestled to the ground in the Virgin terminal at Brisbane's domestic airport. Credit: Supplied Mr Bland told the court that he hadn't yet spoken to a lawyer about his matter. 'If I had got the brief of evidence … I would be able to do the case today,' he said. Mr Bland was asked if he had been behaving in prison, to which he laughed and replied, 'Yeah, I'm the best.' The magistrate then advised him, 'Don't fly – drive down to Brisbane' for his next appearance after his release. He was granted bail for the updated charges but will remain in custody for the unrelated matter until his release date on August 23. The matter is set to return to Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 11.
West Australian
26-06-2025
- West Australian
Man who allegedly sparked Brisbane Airport mayhem back in custody as Magistrate warns: ‘Don't fly'
A man dramatically tackled by a fellow passenger during a wild outburst at Brisbane Airport has been arrested again and is now back behind bars, with a Magistrate delivering a cheeky two-word warning. Djon James Bland appeared via video link from the Capricornia Correctional Centre, where he is currently serving a nine-month sentence for an unrelated matter imposed by the Mackay Magistrates Court. The 26-year-old had initially been granted bail after the May 15 incident at Brisbane Airport's domestic terminal, where he allegedly abused Virgin Australia staff and was restrained by passengers before police arrived. Footage of the incident showed a man, wearing a white T-shirt and a green Lime scooter-style helmet, shouting profanities and thrashing as staff and passengers tried to restrain him, before he was tackled to the ground by another passenger. He was arrested by an Australian Federal Police officer about 15 minutes later. A man wearing a helmet has been wrestled to the ground outside at gate at Brisbane's domestic airport. Witnesses said the outburst escalated when Mr Bland was told he couldn't board his next flight at Gate 45. Brisbane Airport and Virgin Australia later thanked those who stepped in to help. On Thursday, at the Brisbane Magistrates Court, there was some confusion over Mr Bland's charges. The prosecutor explained two new charges, public nuisance and assault occasioning bodily harm, would replace the original charges of public nuisance and common assault due to a doctor's report. Before the clarification, Mr Bland objected to the fresh charges, claiming the matter should be dismissed. 'Nice try,' the Magistrate replied. Mr Bland told the court that he hadn't yet spoken to a lawyer about his matter. 'If I had got the brief of evidence … I would be able to do the case today,' he said. Mr Bland was asked if he had been behaving in prison, to which he laughed and replied, 'Yeah, I'm the best.' The magistrate then advised him, 'Don't fly – drive down to Brisbane' for his next appearance after his release. He was granted bail for the updated charges but will remain in custody for the unrelated matter until his release date on August 23. The matter is set to return to Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 11.
