‘This act of unprovoked violence was despicable’
Detective Chief Inspector Sam Blackburn has described the incident at Harold Wood station as an “act of unprovoked violence”.
He said: “This act of unprovoked violence was despicable.
“The investigation remains in the early stages, and although we are satisfied that this was an isolated incident the station will remain closed while we continue our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to text the British Transport Police on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 53 of 27/02/24.
People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
Murder investigation at Elizabeth line station
A murder investigation is underway after a person died on Tuesday morning at Harold Wood railway station.
The British Transport Police were called to the station just after 4.30am after a member of station staff reported an individual was badly hurt and lying on the floor of the station.
Officers attended alongside colleagues from the Metropolitan Police Service and London Ambulance Service and a person was found with extensive injuries.
Despite their best efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man has been arrested in connection and remains in police custody this morning.
Disruption caused by landslip has ended
Trains between Reading and London Paddington had to stop running on Monday due to a landslip.
Services are now running normally again following a day of major disruption.
Trains to Liverpool Street delayed
Signalling problems have caused delays to trains to Liverpool Street.
National Rail said all lines have reopened following the issues between Hackney Downs and Tottenham Hale.
Trains may be delayed by up to 20 minutes and disruption is expected until 9am.
