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LatestMan dies of cold and lack of oxygen in Gatwick Airport plane wheel well
An unidentified man died in the wheel well of a plane arriving at Gatwick Airport from Tangiers, Morocco. An inquest determined his death was caused by cardiac arrest due to hypoxia and hypothermia from the extreme conditions.
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LatestStowaway died of cold and lack of oxygen in Gatwick landing gear
An unidentified man found dead in the landing gear of an Air Arabia plane at Gatwick Airport died from cardiac arrest, hypoxia, and hypothermia. The plane had arrived from Tangiers, Morocco, on June 16, 2026.
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LatestInquest opens into death of man found in Gatwick plane's landing gear
An inquest has opened into the death of an unidentified man found in the landing gear of an Air Arabia plane that landed at Gatwick Airport. The man died from cardiac arrest, hypoxia, and hypothermia.
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Violent Crime · London19-year-old bailed after sexual assault on Victoria-bound train in Barnet
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault by penetration after a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a train to London Victoria on 5 August. The suspect was released on conditional bail while police continue their investigation.
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