Man Escapes Deportation, Runs Across Heathrow Runway

Chaos at Heathrow: Deportation Escapee Runs Across Runway A security incident unfolded at London's Heathrow Airport on June 10, 2025, when a man scheduled for deportation to India escaped custody and ran across an active runway. The incident, captured on video, shows the man sprinting across the tarmac as airport personnel pursue him. According to reports, the man was in the custody of Mitie, a security firm that handles deportations for the UK Home Office. The video's dramatic footage shows the man evading capture, narrowly avoiding collisions with moving aircraft. "It was unbelievable," said an eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous. "I've never seen anything like it. He was running so fast, right between planes." The near misses highlight the significant safety risk posed by the incident. Heathrow Airport authorities responded swiftly, and the man was apprehended within minutes. Airport operations were briefly suspended but quickly resumed. The man was subsequently returned to India. Mitie has launched an internal investigation into the security lapse. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of unauthorized access to airport runways. The quick response of airport security prevented a potentially catastrophic accident.