pounds 1m in bag stolen from BA flight

Police are investigating after a money bag containing pounds 1m in cash was stolen from a British Airways plane, Scotland Yard said last night.

The bag was one of 15 belonging to an international bank being transported on a flight from Heathrow to Zurich in Switzerland.

It was discovered missing by cargo security on arrival in Switzerland. Police believe it was stolen between 7.25pm and 9.25pm on 24 October. A substantial reward is on offer for information.