Man accused of rape in business class cabin.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested after a woman alleged that he raped her on an overnight United Airlines flight from Newark to London’s Heathrow Airport.
The Brit reportedly forced himself onto the female victim while other passengers slept in the business class cabin.
According to reports, the pair did not know each other before boarding but were seen making small talk before the incident happened.
The woman reported it to flight attendants immediately, who called police before the plane landed.
“Officers met the aircraft on arrival and arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of rape,” London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
“He has been released under investigation. The complainant, a 40-year-old woman, is being supported by specialist officers and enquiries are ongoing,” the statement concludes.
A spokesperson for United Airlines said: “Our crew called ahead and notified the local authorities as soon as they became aware of these allegations. We will cooperate with law enforcement on any investigation.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to rainn.org.
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