Man spotted being chased across Heathrow Airport taxiway fled as he boarded flight to be deported from UK
A MAN who was filmed running across the tarmac at Heathrow Airport was due to board a deportation flight.
Incredible footage showed the man being chased by at least four other men around the grounds of the airport near Terminal 2.
The Sun understands the man was set to board a deportation flight before he escaped, fleeing past moving aircraft on Sunday evening.
In the stunning clip shared on social media, the man could be seen racing across the tarmac while wearing something wide around his waist.
It is understood he managed to break free from his security escorts before boarding the flight.
After being chased for over a minute across the busy airport grounds, the man eventually gives up.
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The Home Office is understood to be investigating the incident alongside its escort supplier.
In the footage, a van arriving next to the man, carrying two people in high-vis clothing, ended the chase.
He can then be seen being escorted away, with a later cut in the clip showing him pinned to the ground.
A few moments after this, a police van can be seen racing across the airport from its eastern end, eventually arriving at the scene.
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