SYDNEY, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Australian police have arrested and charged a Jordanian national who allegedly attempted to open the doors of a Sydney-bound flight.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said in a statement on Sunday that the 46-year-old man was arrested at Sydney Airport upon arrival from Kuala Lumpur on Saturday night.

According to the AFP, the man attempted to open the rear emergency exit door of the aircraft mid-flight.

The man was subsequently escorted to a seat in the middle of the aircraft by airline staff, where he allegedly tried to open the middle emergency exit door before being restrained by crew and passengers.

The AFP said he has been charged with two counts of endangering the safety of an aircraft and one count of assaulting the crew of an aircraft.

If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 30 years' imprisonment.

"The actions of this man could have had tragic consequences, and passengers and airplane staff shouldn't have to put up with unruly, violent, or dangerous behavior on flights," AFP Detective Acting Superintendent Davina Copelin said. Enditem

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