reports<\/a> the male passenger was acting aggressively on an Emirates flight.<\/p>\nHe was tackled by other passengers and bound to his seat with cable ties.<\/p>\n
It is understood authorities are treating the matter as a mental health incident.<\/p>\n
The incident happened with six hours remaining on the flight, which is due to land in Sydney on Thursday night.<\/p>\n
Australian Federal Police (AFP) declined to comment.<\/p>\n
NewsWire has contacted Emirates for comment.<\/p>\n
More to come<\/p>\n
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