Passenger arrested at Midway for allegedly punching airline employee

Wednesday, December 2, 2015
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A passenger was arrested at Midway Airport for allegedly punching an airline employee.
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Southwest Airlines said the man punched an employee at the gate after missing his flight.

An off-duty police officer waiting to board a flight grabbed the man and held him until police arrived. Charges are pending.
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