Tantrum: This is the moment Tara Palmer-Tomkinson checked in at Heathrow - just hours after being arrested
Checking in after her arrest: The socialite swore at officers and tore out her hair extensions in fury
Weary: Miss Palmer-Tomkinson allegedly threw a tantrum because she was refused first-class lounge access
Discussion: She was handcuffed by eight armed police and led away on Saturday- before returning yesterday
Miss
Palmer-Tomkinson, who has a history of drink and drug problems, had
been due to fly out to the exclusive ski resort of Klosters in
Switzerland to celebrate her birthday before the incident.
The
socialite - the goddaughter of Prince Charles - is thought to have been
cautioned and released without charge, before returning to the airport a
day later.
One witness told The Sun: ‘She
had completely lost all control and she was screaming at officers. They
had no choice but to arrest for her own and everyone else’s safety.’
The dramatic arrest was captured on video with onlookers describing her as ‘ballistic’.
Heathrow return: The weary-looking 42-year-old was pictured yesterday checking into another flight to Zurich
Luggage trolley: Socialite Miss Palmer-Tomkinson, 42, has a history of drink and drug problems
Back: Miss Palmer-Tomkinson was intending to fly to Switzerland to celebrate her birthday, before the arrest
In the footage, Miss Palmer-Tomkinson can be seen arguing with a male and female police officer.
She
then becomes so frustrated that she rips out a chunk of her own hair
extensions and flings them at the officers’ feet amid a storm of
four-letter abuse.
As
a third officer moves in, Miss Palmer-Tomkinson – who turns 43 tomorrow
– tries to flee, screams ‘f*** off’ and hurls her coat on the floor as
they stop her.
Five more officers then arrive and, sobbing and screaming, the former model is restrained and handcuffed.
In her rage, she also allegedly ripped a security badge from a BA manager.
It
was believed the incident was sparked when Miss Palmer-Tomkinson, who
had a business class ticket, was prevented from entering British
Airways’ first-class lounge.
But the socialite claimed in a tweet today: 'This news is inaccurate - I was not refused entrance to the first-class lounge.
'It was not the reason nor was It ever addressed.'
It was claimed police were called when she attempted to go back through security the wrong way on Saturday
In talks at check-in: Miss Palmer-Tomkinson claimed that she had not been drinking at the time
Walking: Earlier this year, Miss Palmer-Tomkinson gave an interview in which she claimed to be a recluse
The Sun reported that police were called when she attempted to go back through security the wrong way.
I can’t f****** believe you are treating me like this
What she is said to have screamed
Another onlooker added: ‘She went ballistic, she screamed “I can’t f****** believe you are treating me like this”.’
Last
night, Miss Palmer-Tomkinson claimed that she had not been drinking at
the time and that a panic attack had triggered her behaviour.
She
said: ‘I was not drunk, there was no disorderly; I was cautioned and I
saw a doctor, they were nice to me.’ She flew out to Switzerland last
night.
Airport arrival: Miss Palmer-Tomkinson said nowadays she hardly ever leaves her home because of anxiety
She checked herself back to rehab in 2012 after a nervous breakdown triggered by paranoia and anxiety
Back out: The 42-year-old was pictured yesterday leaving her £4million flat in Kensington, west London
Earlier this year, Miss Palmer-Tomkinson gave an interview in which she claimed to be a recluse.
I was not drunk, there was no disorderly; I was cautioned and I saw a doctor, they were nice to me
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
She
said that nowadays she hardly ever leaves her home because of anxiety
and that the problem has become so severe that she has only gone outside
three times this year.
In
an interview with talk show host Jeremy Kyle, she said she checked
herself back to rehab two years ago after a nervous breakdown triggered
by paranoia and anxiety.
She
also claimed that the experience has left her terrified to touch drugs
again, and that she has seen a therapist every week for the last nine
years.
Leavinh home: She claimed in an interview that she has seen a therapist every week for the last nine years
Speaking out: The socialite claimed in a tweet that she was 'not refused entrance to the first-class lounge'
Royal link:
Miss Palmer-Tomkinson was on her way to a ski resort at the time of the
incident. She is pictured left with godfather Prince Charles, and right
with the Duchess of Cambridge, then Kate Middleton
Her
battle with drugs has been well-documented. In 1999, Miss
Palmer-Tomkinson spent time in a rehabilitation centre, the Meadows, in
Arizona, after she made a disorientated appearance on the Frank Skinner
show.
She had completely lost all control and she was screaming at officers
Witness
She
was forced her to undergo reconstructive surgery on her nose after it
collapsed in 2006 – damage which needed a further procedure in 2011.
The
former party girl, who admits she once had a £400-a-day cocaine habit,
has also become infamous for her string of failed relationships.
After
being linked to the likes of Robbie Williams and James Blunt, she now
claims not to want a boyfriend – because she cannot stand the way men
eat.
A
Scotland Yard spokesman said: 'Police at Heathrow Terminal 5 were made
aware of disturbance in the forecourt of the building at approximately
3.30pm on Saturday, December 20.
'Officers
arrived at the scene and arrested a 42-year-old woman. She was taken to
a west London police station and subsequently accepted a caution under
section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986.'