Passenger detained at Newark Airport after altercation on United Airlines flight, police say

A passenger was detained at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Saturday after an incident on board a United Airlines flight, police said.

It happened just after 6 p.m.

Port Authority Police said they received a report of an altercation on United Airlines flight 1837 as it arrived at Newark Airport.

In audio from Air Traffic Control, the pilot says a man attacked a flight attendant and tried to open the main cabin door.

Officers detained a 48-year-old passenger, who police say was taken to a local hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.

Police said one individual on the plane refused medical attention, and no other injuries were reported.

In a statement, United Airlines said, "Local law enforcement met United flight 1837 upon its scheduled arrival at Newark International Airport to address an unruly passenger. We're grateful to our crew for their efforts to ensure the safety of fellow crew members and our customers."

CBS News New York reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration for more information and has not yet heard back.