Passenger attempts suicide mid-air on Bangkok-London flight, makes emergency landing

An EVA Air flight travelling from Bangkok, Thailand to London, was reportedly forced to make an emergency landing at a London airport due to an on-board incident. 

A passenger allegedly attempted suicide in the plane's bathroom. 

The individual was discovered by the flight's crew and was immediately given first aid by the attendants and a doctor who was also on the flight. 

The plane made an emergency landing around 7:30 pm at an unspecified airport. Upon landing, medical professionals rushed to assist the man, who was subsequently taken to a hospital. 

The incident was confirmed by EVA Air, one of Taiwan's largest airlines. The airline has been contacted by the Standard for further comments.