Japan plane diverted after man tried opening door mid-air

Police said the man was "having a medical crisis" and was restrained by fellow passengers and crew.

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All Nippon Airways (ANA) Flight 114 was diverted to Seattle hours after taking off on Saturday "due to an unruly passenger", the airline said.

Port of Seattle police told media they had been notified of a man who "attempted to open exit doors during the flight".

The man, who was not identified, was "having a medical crisis" and had to be restrained by other passengers and flight crew, police said.

He was later taken to a hospital. It is unclear if he will face any charges.