BLUE’S Lee Ryan has claimed he was assaulted while on a flight from Georgia to Istanbul.
In a statement issued on Instagram from the boy band it said Ryan was physically assaulted during the Turkish Airlines flight today, with the other bandmates rushing to help him.
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The assault is said to have continued after the plane landed with a male passenger allegedly pushing him down a flight of stairs.
Ryan is said to have injured his leg in the incident.
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Police spoke to both parties with Ryan giving a statement to the cops which was supported by the rest of the band.
Ryan was not arrested, detained or charged with any offence and was free to continue his journey having given his statement to police.
According to the statement from the band, the assault occurred after Ryan put his feet on the seat, which was considered culturally insensitive.
Ryan is said to have apologised for causing any unknowing offence.
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