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Deported Man Slashes His Throat On Plane
6:55pm UK, Monday June 20, 2011
An illegal immigrant who was being deported from the UK has slashed his throat soon after boarding a Virgin flight to Jamaica at Gatwick Airport, according to Sky sources.
The plane was held on the ground after the incident (Library photo of Gatwick)
A source said he had smuggled a small razor on board, which he managed to hide from cabin staff.
The flight was held on the ground and has now been cancelled and delayed until Tuesday.
The man, who was from Jamaica, was being returned to the country after overstaying his visa.
He has been treated in hospital for injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening and is in immigrant custody.
A UK Border Agency spokesman said an investigation has been launched into how the man was able to inflict the "superficial" injuries on himself.
There were 449 passengers and 17 crew on board the plane.
Those who saw what happened have been offered counselling.
Emergency services are understood to have glued shut the wound on his throat.
The airline said: "The safety and welfare of our crew and passengers is Virgin Atlantic's top priority.
"All passengers on board the plane have been provided with hotel accommodation, refreshments and meals until the flight departs tomorrow."
Copyright ©2011 BskyB
6:55pm UK, Monday June 20, 2011
An illegal immigrant who was being deported from the UK has slashed his throat soon after boarding a Virgin flight to Jamaica at Gatwick Airport, according to Sky sources.
The plane was held on the ground after the incident (Library photo of Gatwick)A source said he had smuggled a small razor on board, which he managed to hide from cabin staff.
The flight was held on the ground and has now been cancelled and delayed until Tuesday.
The man, who was from Jamaica, was being returned to the country after overstaying his visa.
He has been treated in hospital for injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening and is in immigrant custody.
A UK Border Agency spokesman said an investigation has been launched into how the man was able to inflict the "superficial" injuries on himself.
There were 449 passengers and 17 crew on board the plane.
Those who saw what happened have been offered counselling.
Emergency services are understood to have glued shut the wound on his throat.
The airline said: "The safety and welfare of our crew and passengers is Virgin Atlantic's top priority.
"All passengers on board the plane have been provided with hotel accommodation, refreshments and meals until the flight departs tomorrow."
Copyright ©2011 BskyB
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