British Airways pilot ‘stabbed and held at gunpoint’ in horror assault
A thug held him at gunpoint earlier than plunging a knife into his thigh.
The airline’s veteran pilot was rushed to hospital for instant remedy.
He had gone jogging with a crew member throughout downtime whereas on a stopover in Johannesburg, The Sun mentioned.
The newspaper claimed they broke strict BA guidelines by leaving the safety authorized compound which homes their crew resort.
Much of the South African metropolis is off limits because of the notoriety of crime-ridden Johannesburg.
The BA facility homes a resort within the Melrose Arch neighbourhood, in addition to a lot of luxurious facilities reminiscent of a bowling alley.
The injured captain was allowed to depart hospital after remedy and jetted residence earlier this week.
Separate crews had been discovered to deliver residence the airplane from South Africa and passengers weren’t knowledgeable.
The Foreign Office’s recommendation to Brits travelling to South Africa states: “There is a high crime rate, including carjacking, house robbery, rape, sexual assault and murder.
“Violent crime can take place anywhere, including in tourist destinations and transport hubs.”
BA informed the Standard: “We provided support to our colleagues who have since returned to the UK.”