An overnight flight from the US to the UK turns into a nightmare for a passenger who is attacked and raped by another traveler.
According to what has been learned, the attack took place in the first class area of a United Airlines plane, which departed from New Jersey and headed for London.
During the night, when the lights were dimmed to allow passengers to sleep, a 40-year-old British national got up from his seat, joined the passenger's and abused her. When she managed to escape from him, the woman then informed the crew of the incident.
Upon landing at Heathrow, the 40-year-old was taken over by the police, while the woman was taken to hospital.
According to British tabloid sources, the two did not know each other, but had chatted and had a drink together in a lounge area.
No further details were provided on the incident. The company, quoted by some US and British media, said that "the crew informed the local authorities as soon as they became aware of the fact", also confirming the intention to "cooperate with the police" in scope of investigation.
(Unioneonline / lf)