Police have launched a search for witnesses following repeated claims that a drunk WestJet passenger threatened to take guns into Parliament in revenge against police.

Multiple witnesses have told how the man, who said he was a Bermudian returning home from Los Angeles, confronted passengers during a 25-minute tirade on Sunday evening, vowing to avenge officers’ actions at the House of Assembly protest on Friday, December 2.

On Monday, police said they attended the scene but had no further involvement because no offences were disclosed.

Last night, they issued a plea for witnesses about the incident, which took place on the flight from Toronto to Bermuda.

A police spokesman said: “In particular, police are appealing for anyone that may have heard or observed anything in the area of seat 20 during the flight.”

Passengers that can assist should contact Constable David Abraham or Constable Ian Moe on 295-0011 or directly on 717-0028.