ELEVEN men have been charged after a mass brawl broke out between passengers at Luton Airport leaving three seriously injured and 17 arrested.
Shocking footage of the fight shows thugs batter each other with suitcases in front of terrified passengers and blood splattered across the floor.
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The commotion started at about 8am in the post-security 'airside' zone.
At least 12 people were seen kicking and punching one another before slamming bags down on each other's heads.
Other passengers watched in horror as the violence unfolded, with many shouting for help.
Several grabbed their own bags and rushed for safety as the brawl moved around the north terminal in front of closed duty free shops.
Four people were hurt, three of which were rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
Bedfordshire Police said 11 men from Illford, Luton and London have been charged in connection with violent disorder.
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A spokesperson for London Luton Airport said: "We are shocked and saddened by this isolated incident.
"We take a zero tolerance approach to violence and continue to assist the police with their enquiries.
"We would like to sincerely apologise to any passengers affected."
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A police spokesperson said: "Police were made aware of a violent disorder at London Luton Airport on Friday (14 May) at 8am.
"Four people were injured, and three were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
"Subsequently, 17 people were arrested and were taken to police custody for questioning.
"Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or report online via , quoting reference 52 of 14 May."
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