Shocking footage has emerged from the UK of a late passenger appearing to slap a member of staff at Stansted Airport.

According to reports, the irate woman was late for a flight to Athens on Monday and was later removed from the airport by police.

The filmer later wrote online: "The passenger had too many hand luggage bags, refused to pay or repack, and was advised the gate needed to close so aircraft could take off as already late.

"That's her reaction when the gate closed."