Naomi Campbell has been arrested at London’s Heathrow airport for allegedly assaulting a police officer.

The incident took place at the new Terminal 5 building which opened last week. The catwalk diva is believed to have had a problem with her luggage which led to aggressive behaviour towards staff.

Reports indicate that Naomi had to be led off a British Airways flight to Los Angeles after spitting at a police officer.

She was subsquently handcuffed and removed off the aircraft towards the airport police station.

A Heathrow spokeswoman says: "We can confirm that a passenger was removed by police from a BA flight this afternoon."

A representative for the London Metropolitan Police has confirmed a woman was arrested at the brand new Terminal 5 for an assault on police, but refused to disclose her identity or reveal her age.

Campbell has since been released on bail.

The fiery supermodel is known for her bad temper, having previously being charged with throwing a mobile phone at a personal assistant.