Airport staff called police on Thursday morning after a passenger, who arrived late, became abusive when he was denied a boarding pass.

The plane had been boarded and was ready for take off.

The man continued to abuse staff before throwing a steel bollard over the counter.

Central West Police District officers served the man, 26, with an offensive conduct infringement notice.

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