It is understood he was forcibly restrained by crew on board after allegedly trying to open one of the aircraft doors.

A spokesman for Bedfordshire Police said the man had initially been taken to hospital with minor injuries before being taken into custody for questioning.

The nationality of the man was not disclosed.

In a statement a spokesman for Bedfordshire Police said: "Officers attended London Luton Airport shortly before 11pm on Saturday to reports of a disruptive passenger who had been restrained by crew on a flight in from Poland.

"One man was arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft. He was initially taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries and is currently in custody."