Ed Sheeran on flight where man arrested for ‘drunken racist air rage tirade’.

[ 26/10/2023 06:07 ] Read on metro.co.uk

Report Overview: The article contains some manipulations such as sensationalism, biased language, and omission of key information. However, it also includes quotes and information from multiple sources, providing some balance. Overall, the article is moderately objective.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Ed Sheeran (80)

Man arrested (60)

Sides Representation Balance

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Ed Sheeran

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism

The article uses sensational language to describe the incident, such as 'shocking air rage incident' and 'chaos.'

Ed Sheeran was reportedly caught up in a shocking air rage incident where a man drunkenly abused passengers and staff. The witness, Dan, added: ‘I hope he gets what’s coming to him. Nobody should behave like that.’

Use neutral language to describe the incident, focusing on the facts rather than sensationalizing it.

Biased language

The article includes biased language, such as 'monkey noises' and 'foul-mouthed rant,' which can influence the reader's perception of the incident.

The passenger allegedly shouts in a foul-mouthed rant: ‘F**k you, you c***s … Take all your annoying c**t faces out of my f*****g eye range.’ An off-duty police officer was reportedly on board and, along with other passengers, restrained the man, who was arrested by six armed officers once the plane landed at Heathrow.

Use neutral language to describe the passenger's behavior, avoiding derogatory terms.

Omission of key information

The article fails to provide information about the consequences the man faced for his actions, such as potential charges or legal proceedings.

Metropolitan Police told Metro.co.uk: ‘At 01:59hrs on Tuesday, 24 October officers at Heathrow Airport received a report that a passenger on a flight arriving from Miami had made racist comments towards other passengers and crew members. ‘Officers met the aircraft on arrival and a 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence. ‘He was taken to a west London police station and was later released under investigation pending further enquiries.’

Include information about the potential legal consequences the man may face for his actions.

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