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FlyDubai co-pilot in hijack attempt studied at UK university
Original: FlyDubai co-pilot who ‘stabbed captain and tried to hijack plane’ studied at UK university https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https:
A FlyDubai co-pilot is accused of stabbing the captain and attempting to hijack the aircraft, and reports say he previously studied at a university in the United Kingdom. The story is drawing attention for the mid-flight attack and the co-pilot's British education background. Further details about the flight, injuries and the man's identity remain unclear.
Why now: News of an alleged attempted hijacking and stabbing aboard a commercial flight is shocking and now carries the added detail of the suspect's UK ties.
Evidence
- FlyDubai co-pilot who ‘stabbed captain and tried to hijack plane’ studied at UK university https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/10/03/flydubai-co-pilot-stabbed-captain-tried-hijack-plane-studied-uk-university-29675640/ · metro.co.uk@web.brid.gy · 1
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