Harold Wood: Murder probe launched after ‘despicable’ attack at east London railway station

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A homicide investigation has been launched after an individual was killed at an east Londonrailway station in an “unprovoked” attack in the course of the early hours of this morning.

Officers had been referred to as to Harold Wood station shortly after 4.30am after a member of station workers reported that a person was badly damage and mendacity on the ground of the station.

Emergency companies together with the British Transport Police, Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene and located an individual with intensive accidents.

Despite their finest efforts, the particular person was pronounced useless at the scene whereas a person has been arrested in reference to the incident.

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He stays in police custody whereas enquiries proceed, with police believing it to be an remoted incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Sam Blackburn stated: “This act of unprovoked violence was despicable. The investigation remains in the early stages, and although though we are satisfied that this was an isolated incident the station will remain closed while we continue our enquiries.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident or is able to help us piece together the events leading up to it is asked to text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 53 of 27/02/24. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Transport for London has stated bus routes 256, 294, 347, 496 and 497 have been impacted by the street closures and a detour is in place.

The station, which is served by the Elizabeth line, is predicted to stay closed all through the day.