A drunk passenger was seen in chaotic footage being dragged off a Ryanair flight after sparking a bloody brawl when he reportedly attempted to open the emergency doors in mid-air.

The heavily intoxicated man, in a white T-shirt and orange shorts, was still trying to resist as 13 French policemen carried him across the runway at Toulouse airport.

The September 4 flight from Bournemouth to Girona had to divert there after the man caused a fracas on board when he exclaimed 'I want to go' and headed for the door.

A mass brawl ensued as other passengers tried to physically restrain him.

The man allegedly spat at and threw punches at other passengers before he was pinned to the floor with a seatbelt tied around his ankles.