Jetstar flight horror as woman allegedly plunges a pen into cop’s neck in Perth
An Australian Federal Police officer was left with blood on his face and neck after he was allegedly stabbed with a pen by a ‘disruptive’ female Jetstar passenger.
A second officer was allegedly stabbed in the arm as they tried to escort 34-year-old Amy-Lee Botefuhr from a just-landed plane, where it is alleged she failed to comply with safety instructions as she flew from Sydney to Perth on Monday evening.
Footage released by AFP showed officers following a hooded figure out of the plane before a struggle ensued on the tarmac.
The Perth woman reportedly appeared to stab the officers with a weapon, which is eventually released from their hands as they are subdued and then led away.
The officer who was allegedly stabbed in the face and neck was later photographed in hospital covered in blood.
Botefuhr will face Perth Charges of causing harm to a public official, obstructing a public official and failing to comply with cabin crew safety instructions will be heard in the Magistrates Court later on Tuesday.
Cabin crew called AFP officers on Monday evening to meet the Jetstar plane as it arrived at Perth Airport to escort Botefuhr, who they said had been disruptive during the flight.
Police allege Botefuhr tried to run away from officers while getting out of the car.
A woman has been charged after allegedly stabbing an AFP officer (pictured) with a pen at Perth Airport on Monday evening
When officers tried that To restrain her, Botefuhr allegedly retreated and struck an officer’s forearm with a pen hidden under her clothing.
Botefuhr allegedly hit a second officer in the face and neck with the pen as he tried to restrain her.
She was arrested and escorted off the tarmac.
The injured officers were treated by ambulance personnel.
One was taken to Royal Perth Hospital where he spent the night before being discharged on Tuesday morning.
AFP Acting Commander Murray Taylor said it was reprehensible to see an officer attacked for trying to fulfill his responsibilities.
Footage released by AFP showed the Jetstar passenger struggling with officers on the tarmac
Ultimately, the woman was subdued and escorted off the tarmac by the AFP officers
“While our members recognize that there is some risk associated with their role, the AFP will not tolerate any harm caused to members in the performance of their duties to protect travelers, airlines and airport staff,” he said in a statement released on Tuesday .
Commander Taylor also warned that passengers who were violent or disruptive could expect repercussions.
“The AFP and its partners will not tolerate anti-social, violent or dangerous behavior towards passengers, staff or law enforcement officers at our airports, and we will take action against those who offend,” Commander Taylor said.
‘Passengers expect to feel safe when traveling and should not witness drunkenness, violence or bad behaviour.’
A Jetstar spokesperson was quoted by police as saying it was a requirement for passengers to always follow crew instructions and adhere to safety procedures, including fastening seat belts before landing.
“We will never tolerate disruptive behavior on board our aircraft or within the terminal and appreciate the continued assistance and support of the AFP,” the Jetstar spokesperson said.
The AFP urged the public to call the Airport Watch hotline on 131 237 if they see or hear anything unusual while traveling through Australia’s major airports.
Daily Mail Australia contacted Jetstar for further comment.