An Air India air hostess was allegedly sexually assaulted by an intruder at a hotel in London. The incident took place in Radisson Hotel in Central London. Her cries for help made her colleagues rush to her help. The accused tried to run as he saw them coming but he was eventually caught. The incident reportedly took place shortly after midnight Thursday (August 15).
Air India has released a statement confirming the incident and assured that victim is receiving all possible support, including professional counselling, help with the local police and support for pursuing the matter to the fullest extent of the law.
The airline further said that it “accords foremost priority to the safety, security and wellbeing of our crew and staff members” and made a request that “the privacy of those involved is respected.”
The intruder attacked the air hostess with a clothes hanger when she was sleeping in her room. He reportedly dragged her across the floor when she tried to run towards the door. She cried for help and her colleagues came to her rescue.
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She sustained severe bruises on her body and was taken to hospital. She did not report for duty and, as reported by The Hindu, was on her way home to India after receiving treatment.
Reports say that the intruder might have been a homeless person who has been arrested. His exact identity was not immediately known.
