An airplane passenger punched a fellow passenger in the face for stealing a bag

A man punched another passenger for stealing carry-on baggage on a flight to Dubai.

A passenger who witnessed the theft punched a fellow passenger on a flight to the UAE.

The incident occurred on board a Mahan Airlines flight from Tehran, Iran, to Dubai. One of the carrier's passengers got up from his seat during the flight and took someone else's bag from the overhead bin.

Video captured the man stealing a brown briefcase, then began searching it. The bag's owner appeared behind the thief. The video then showed the man punching the thief in the face in front of his fellow passengers.

Passengers reportedly alerted the crew to the theft and fight on board.