Drunk man abused passengers and cabin crew' on board Virgin Australia flight to Perth forcing pilot to return to Sydney

• Passengers were given overnight accommodation in Sydney
• 22-year-old man charged when plane landed

A passenger on board a Sydney-bound Virgin Australia flight has been charged after his flight was forced to return to Perth. Australian Federal Police (AFP) allege the 22-year-old Midland man abused fellow passengers and crew on flight VA564 on Wednesday night while under the influence of alcohol and other substances. The captain decided to return the flight to Perth Airport, where the man was arrested by AFP officers.