A 28-year-old man has tragically died after being allegedly assaulted on a staircase at Southwark Underground Station. The victim had been in critical condition in the hospital since Thursday and passed away on Saturday evening with his family by his side.
Emergency services were called to the station at 9:44 p.m. on Thursday following reports of an assault. The suspect, 23-year-old Rakeem Miles from Southwark, was arrested the following morning and later charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. Miles remains in police custody.
Following the victim’s death, detectives are seeking to update the charge to reflect the change in the victim’s condition.
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Paul Attwell stated: “There is no place for violence on the rail network, and I am urging anyone with information, who is yet to speak to us, to get in touch. We have specialist family liaison officers supporting the victim’s family, and my thoughts remain with them at this incredibly difficult time.”
