British Airways Pilot Kidnapped and Assaulted in Johannesburg

Second serious attack on airline staff in the city within six months raises safety concerns.

A British Airways pilot was kidnapped, assaulted, and robbed during a stopover in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The pilot was approached by a woman asking for help with her shopping, before masked men forced him into a vehicle and drove him to a remote location.
The attackers tortured the pilot for hours, forcing him to hand over thousands of pounds before releasing him.
This is the second serious assault on a British Airways crew member in Johannesburg in the past six months, raising concerns about the safety of airline staff in the region.
British Airways is supporting the pilot and cooperating with local authorities in their investigation.