British Airways Pilot Stabbed, Held At Gunpoint During Clash In South Africa

A British Airways captain was stabbed and held at gunpoint during a clash with a thug in Johannesburg town, South Africa.

It was discovered that the thug held him at gunpoint before stabbing him in the thigh with a knife, the UK Standard reports.

The veteran pilot of the airline was brought to the hospital for immediate treatment.

According to The Sun, he went jogging with a crew member during a layover in Johannesburg.

According to the publication, they violated severe BA guidelines by leaving the security-approved perimeter that housed their staff lodging.

Due to the reputation of crime-ridden Johannesburg, much of the South African city is beyond bounds.

In the Melrose Arch district, the BA complex features a hotel as well as a range of luxury amenities such as a bowling alley.

The injured captain was released from the hospital after receiving treatment and returned home earlier this week.

Separate crews were discovered to transport the jet back from South Africa, and passengers were not notified.

The Foreign Office’s advice to British citizens travelling to South Africa was quoted by Evening Standard saying, “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 told the Standard: “We provided support to our colleagues who have since returned to the UK.”  (SaharaReporters)