Saudi national assaults SriLankan Airlines crew mid-flight

A Saudi national aboard SriLankan Airlines flight UL266 from Riyadh to Colombo was caught on video assaulting a member of the cabin crew following a heated argument mid-air.

According to reports, the altercation began when the passenger refused to comply with repeated instructions from the crew to remain seated. 

Despite several warnings, the man continued to argue aggressively before physically attacking a flight attendant.

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