13-year-old boy was removed from a flight at Gatwick Airport. The boy has Tourette's syndrome. He made an involuntary remark about a bomb. Armed police escorted the boy and his family off the plane. The incident occurred as they were boarding. Tourette's can cause involuntary sounds or words. The boy's remark was not intentional. The family was questioned but released without charge. The airline is reviewing the incident.
UK
Teen with Tourette's removed from flight over remark
A 13-year-old boy with Tourette's syndrome was escorted off a plane at Gatwick Airport after making an involuntary remark about a bomb.




