A British Airways captain who was going for a run between flights in South Africa, has been stabbed.
A man described as a thug or miscreant had held him at gunpoint before thrusting a knife into his thigh.
Following the knife attack, the airline’s pilot was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment.
He had gone jogging with a crew member during downtime while on a stopover in Johannesburg.
Report said they broke strict British Airways rules by leaving the security-approved compound which houses their crew hotel.
Much of the South African city is off limits due to the notoriety of crime-ridden Johannesburg.
The BA facility houses a hotel in the Melrose Arch neighbourhood, as well as a number of luxury amenities such as a bowling alley.
The injured captain was allowed to leave the hospital after treatment and jetted home earlier this week.
Separate crews were found to bring home the plane from South Africa and passengers were not informed.
The Foreign Office’s advice 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.”
“We provided support to our colleagues who have since returned to the UK,” the airline said.
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