A man's body has been found in the undercarriage compartment of a plane that flew from Gambia to Britain.
Sussex Police said the discovery was made at Gatwick Airport, south of London at about 4am on December 7.
“Police were called after the body of a man was found in the undercarriage of an aircraft at Gatwick Airport, arriving from Gambia, at about 4am on December 7,” police said.
“Officers are investigating and a report will be prepared for HM coroner.”
A Gambian government spokesman said the unidentified body was a black male.
He added the plane involved was operated by the British charter airline, TUI Airways, that had flown from Gambia's capital of Banjul to Gatwick.
There have been occasional reports in the UK of stowaways being found dead in aircraft landing gear compartments, or falling out when the undercarriage is lowered.
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Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction
Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.
Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.
Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.
What are the guidelines?
Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.
Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.
Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.
Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.
Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.
Source: American Paediatric Association
