A murder investigation has been launched after a person was found dead at an East London railway station.
Police and ambulance crews arrived at Harold Wood railway station just after 16:30 GMT, after station staff reported that an individual was badly hurt and lying on the floor.
The British Transport Police, Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service attended the scene and found a person with extensive injuries. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police said a man has been arrested and taken into custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Sam Blackburn 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 can contact the British Transport Police by text on 61016 or phone on 0800 40 50 40.
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HeadlineMurder investigation launched as person killed at Harold Wood station
Short HeadlinePerson killed in 'unprovoked attack' at east London station
StandfirstPolice were called to an incident at Harold Wood station in the early hours of this morning.
A murder investigation has been launched after a person was found dead at an East London railway station.
Police and ambulance crews arrived at Harold Wood railway station just after 16:30 GMT, after station staff reported that an individual was badly hurt and lying on the floor.
The British Transport Police, Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service attended the scene and found a person with extensive injuries. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police said a man has been arrested and taken into custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Sam Blackburn 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 can contact the British Transport Police by text on 61016 or phone on 0800 40 50 40.
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