AFP confirms investigation of flydubai co-pilot's Australian links

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is investigating the alleged attacker on flydubai co-pilot's alleged Australian connections. The incident occurred on Wednesday when the co-pilot allegedly attacked his colleague in an attempt to crash the plane. The plane, bound for Tel Aviv, was carrying 174 people and had to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

The investigation is being led by the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team, which includes the AFP, Victoria Police, and ASIO. An AFP spokesperson confirmed that the investigation will look into whether the man was radicalised while in Australia. Sources close to the matter have disclosed that the co-pilot was issued a student visa in 2014 and studied in Australia between 2015 and 2017, but his visa was not cancelled due to his lack of enrolment in a course.

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