Moment enraged Irish tourist brutally attacks police officers in airport rampage leaving victims 'seriously injured' as passengers scream 'stop it'

Published: 10:20, 7 July 2026 | Updated: 10:27, 7 July 2026 An Irish tourist has been arrested after attacking police officers at Lisbon Airport.  The violent incident unfolded on Monday afternoon in the travel hub's baggage claim area.  Footage shows the 26-year-old man lashing out and kicking a member of airport staff in the chest, while another clip shows a man falling to the ground as the Irish tourist attacks him.  Onlookers can be heard screaming and telling the man to stop, as police officers rush towards him to intervene, while he continues his violent rampage.  Some officers are said to have sustained 'serious injuries.' It is not clear what resulted in the tourist's anger, but cops said the man had previously assaulted an airport worker in a separate incident.   Portuguese police confirmed the man was arrested on Monday. 'Shortly before the police intervention, the suspect allegedly assaulted an employee of Menzies Aviation near the Versailles cafe, located on the fifth floor of the airport terminal,' a police statement said.  An Irish tourist has been arrested after attacking police officers at Lisbon Airport The violent incident unfolded on Monday afternoon in the travel hub's baggage claim area 'After PSP officers arrived at the scene, the individual adopted an extremely violent and aggressive attitude, physically attacking the officers who were attempting to restore order and restrain him. 'As a result of the assaults, the PSP officers sustained serious injuries, including trauma and facial wounds, requiring medical treatment. 'Despite being attacked, the officers managed to control and arrest the suspect, ensuring the safety of the other people present at the airport. 'The detainee was taken to the temporary holding facilities of the PSP's Lisbon Metropolitan Command, where he will remain until being brought before the competent judicial authority for his first court quiz. 'The Public Security Police strongly condemns any act of violence directed against its officers, who carry out high-risk duties every day in defence of the safety of all citizens. 'Assaulting a law enforcement officer is unacceptable and constitutes an attack on the proper performance of police duties and on the rule of law. 'The PSP will therefore continue to act firmly against this type of behaviour, holding those responsible criminally accountable for their actions.' Luis Neves, Portugal's Minister of Internal Administration, described the violence as 'absolutely unacceptable.' Footage captured the man's violent rampage  The arrested man is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.  The violent airport incident comes months after a British man used a metal post to smash check-in desks to pieces in Hong Kong airport before he was arrested for possessing Viagra. The raging tourist, 35, damaged around 10 check-in kiosks, nearby counters and railings during his fiery tantrum at the airport's Terminal 1 back in April.  The man, who arrived in Hong Kong in November and was intending to buy a ticket to leave, was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and for possessing four Viagra pills.  Footage shows the vandal, wearing blue jeans, a black jumper and a black man bag, shoving kiosks to the floor in front of shocked travellers. He continues his rage, picking up a metal pole and repeatedly smashing it into the check-in screens before walking away with it in hand. The man used his trolley to knock down railings before attacking the desks and damaging a glass panel, according to local media. It is unknown what sparked the episode.