HPD questioned 4 'unruly' plane passengers

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Houston police were called to Bush Intercontinental Airport Thursday afternoon for a disturbance on United Flight 96 from London.

Officer say four British passengers had been drinking and were described as unruly. Other passengers reportedly complained and flight attendants were alerted.

Houston police officers met the passengers at the gate, questioned them and let them go on their way. No charges were filed.

United issued the following statement: "Upon arrival in Houston, police met the flight due to disruptive passengers."