Naomi Campbell was arrested at Heathrow's brand new Terminal 5 today after allegedly spitting at a police officer.

It is understood she was on board a British Airways flight when the incident occurred.

BAA has confirmed a passenger on board a BA flight was removed.

Passengers on the aircraft said the supermodel was rude to staff and officers after an issue with her luggage, which resulted in her being handcuffed whilst on board.

According to sources Ms Campbell, who has a reputation for her terrible temper, is still being questioned at a police station in the airport.

The model once took a course in anger management

The 37-year-old, who has been romantically linked to Formula One racing star Lewis Hamilton, is well known for her hysterical rages and once did a course in anger management.

In June last year she was given a five-day community service order after she admitted reckless assault for striking her former maid Amanda Brack across the face with her mobile phone.

The supermodel, who is reportedly worth £35million, turned up to clean floors in a New York municipal warehouse wearing expensive couture.