Wind rips London Eye pod hatch open while 400ft in air with family inside

David Nock and his family of 11 left stuck at top of attraction exposed to elements for five minutes

A family were left exposed to the elements more than 400ft in the air when strong winds “ripped the hatch” open on their London Eye pod.

David Nock, from Bournemouth in Dorset, was on a trip to the capital with his family when Storm Henk swept across the city on Tuesday. They said they expected the London Eye to be the highlight of their trip but their excitement turned to anxiety when a powerful gust tore open the hatch at the top of the ride.