The “really heated” argument erupted between a Spanish passenger and a Gibraltarian over the future of the rock after Britain leaves the EU, onlookers claimed.
One witness told the Sun: “The cabin crew were keeping them apart and trying to stop [them] from getting at each other.
“It was unnerving and things only calmed down as we got ready to land at Gatwick, but even when we arrived police came onto the plane.”
Officers met the plane on the runway at Gatwick Airport and escorted the pair away, police said.
A spokesman for Sussex Police added: “Police were informed at 12:55pm on Tuesday of disruptive passengers onboard an EasyJet flight from Gibraltar.
“Officers boarded when the plane landed at Gatwick ay 1.30pm. Two people were taken from the flight and given words of advice about their behaviour.”
A spokesman for EasyJet told the Telegraph: “The flight was met by police on arrival due to two passengers behaving disruptively.
“EasyJet’s cabin crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and to act quickly and appropriately to ensure the safety of the flight.”
The incident comes after Spain was accused of attempting to take hold of Gibraltar under guidelines for negotiations drawn up by the EU.
