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Sky sources have said that an illegal immigrant who was being deported from the UK has slashed his throat soon after boarding a Virgin flight to Jamaica at Gatwick Airport.
The flight was held on the ground and has now been cancelled and delayed until Tuesday.
The man, who was from Jamaica, was being returned to the country after overstaying his visa.
He is apparently being treated in hospital for what have been described as non-life threatening injuries.
A UK Border Agency spokesman said an investigation has been launched into how the man was able to inflict the "superficial" injuries on himself.
There were 449 passengers and 17 crew on board the plane.
Those who saw what happened have been offered counselling.
Emergency services apparently glued his throat together.
The airline said: "The safety and welfare of our crew and passengers is Virgin Atlantic's top priority.
"All passengers on board the plane have been provided with hotel accommodation, refreshments and meals until the flight departs tomorrow."
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The flight was held on the ground and has now been cancelled and delayed until Tuesday.
The man, who was from Jamaica, was being returned to the country after overstaying his visa.
He is apparently being treated in hospital for what have been described as non-life threatening injuries.
A UK Border Agency spokesman said an investigation has been launched into how the man was able to inflict the "superficial" injuries on himself.
There were 449 passengers and 17 crew on board the plane.
Those who saw what happened have been offered counselling.
Emergency services apparently glued his throat together.
The airline said: "The safety and welfare of our crew and passengers is Virgin Atlantic's top priority.
"All passengers on board the plane have been provided with hotel accommodation, refreshments and meals until the flight departs tomorrow."
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