Tragedy at Penge East: Person Dies After Being Hit by Train on Tuesday Evening
A person has sadly died after being struck by a train at Penge East station in south-east London on the evening of Tuesday, April 29, 2025. A spokesperson for BTP said: “We were called to Penge East station at 9.55hrs on Tuesday, April 29 following reports that a person had been struck by a train. […]
Train Horror: Woman Sexually Assaulted During Rush Hour as Police Launch Manhunt
British Transport Police have launched a manhunt after a woman was sexually assaulted on a busy train during rush hour. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Do you recognise this man? Officers investigating a sexual assault on board a train between Leeds and Huddersfield have today released this image in connection. They added: […]
Successful Stop and Search Operation at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Greenwich Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT), alongside colleagues from the British Transport Police (BTP), conducted a proactive search operation at Woolwich Arsenal DLR station yesterday. The operation comes amid a wider effort across London to tackle violent crime and maintain public safety at busy transport hubs. Police have urged members […]
Man Hospitalised After Stabbing at Archway Underground Station
A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed at Archway Underground Station early this morning. Emergency services were called to the station at 6:13am on Thursday, April 25, after reports of a stabbing. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and a paramedic in a fast response car were dispatched to the scene. On […]
Armed Police Respond to Reports of Firearm at Seven Sisters Underground Station
Armed officers from the Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police have been deployed to Seven Sisters Underground Station in Tottenham following reports of a man seen with a firearm. If you have any information or witnessed the incident, please contact the Metropolitan Police on 101.
Gang of Teenage Girls Wanted After ‘Cowardly’ Attacks on Elderly Train Passengers in London
British Transport Police have launched an urgent appeal to identify three teenage girls suspected of carrying out two separate assaults on elderly passengers aboard Southeastern trains in South London. British Transport Police believe the same group of girls is responsible for both assaults and have released CCTV images of the suspects in hopes that […]
Appeal Launched After Man Punched Passenger on Piccadilly Line Train
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man punched another passenger on a London Underground train travelling on the Piccadilly Line. The incident took place between 8.20am and 8.40am on Sunday, March 31, as the train travelled towards central London. The altercation began after the victim boarded the train at Hounslow Central and […]
Elderly Man and Woman Attacked on Trains from London Bridge in Two Separate Incidents
British Transport Police (BTP) have launched an urgent appeal after a man and a woman were attacked in two separate but believed to be connected incidents on Southeastern train services departing from London Bridge. The first attack took place at around 9.30pm on Tuesday, March 18, when an elderly man was assaulted by three teenage […]
Person Dies After Being Hit by Train Near Staplehurst
A person has tragically died after being struck by a train near Staplehurst railway station on Saturday night (April 19), prompting widespread rail disruption and a response from emergency services. Emergency crews were called to the scene at approximately 9.45pm, following reports of a casualty on the tracks between Ashford and Paddock Wood. Southeastern initially […]
Man Rescued After Falling Onto Tracks at King’s Cross Underground Station
Emergency services rushed to King’s Cross Underground Station this morning following reports of a man falling onto the train tracks. The incident occurred at approximately just before 10am at the busy King’s Cross and St Pancras Underground Station on Euston Road, prompting an immediate response from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) and station staff. British […]
Man Taken to Hospital After Being Hit by Train at Holborn Underground Station
A man has been taken to hospital after being struck by a train at Holborn Underground station in central London on Monday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene at 9.55am on April 21, following reports of a person on the tracks at the busy Kingsway-based station. The incident caused temporary delays on the […]
Man Left Permanently Disfigured After Brutal Attack on Merseyrail Train — Police Launch CCTV Appeal
A horrifying attack aboard a Merseyrail train between Hunts Cross and Ormskirk has left a man with a severed ear lobe and life-altering injuries, prompting an urgent investigation by British Transport Police (BTP). Detectives are appealing for help from the public to identify several individuals captured on CCTV who may hold crucial information about […]
Nottingham Man Jailed for Six Years Over Sexual Train Assaults
Nottingham Man Jailed for Sexual Assaults on East Midlands Trains A 64-year-old man from Nottingham has been jailed for six years after sexually assaulting two women on trains in a single day. Clifford Hayes, who has no fixed address, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation that uncovered the […]
Person Struck by Train at Putney Railway Station Sparks Emergency Response
Emergency services were called to Putney Railway Station this afternoon after reports that a person had been struck by a train. The incident occurred just before 5pm on Monday (21 April), prompting a swift response from emergency crews including paramedics, police, and British Transport Police. The individual involved and their current condition remains unknown. The […]
Person Hit by Train at Holborn Station as Emergency Services Rush to Scene
Holborn Underground Station was temporarily closed this morning following a serious incident involving a person struck by a train on the eastbound Central Line platform. A full emergency protocol was activated on Platform 2 (eastbound), with firefighters and paramedics working in coordination to manage the incident and assist the individual involved. The full condition […]
Man Arrested After Assaulting Staff and Spitting at Officer at Forest Gate Station
A man has been arrested after a violent outburst at Forest Gate station earlier today that saw staff and passengers assaulted, and a police officer spat in the face. The incident unfolded during the morning hours, according to eyewitness reports, prompting a swift response from British Transport Police (BTP). Officers attended the scene after receiving […]
Man Reportedly Hit by Train Between Staplehurst and Marden
Emergency services were called to the railway line between Staplehurst and Marden at around 9.40pm tonight following reports that a man had been struck by a train. British Transport Police and paramedics are currently at the scene. The condition of the individual involved has not yet been confirmed. A spokesperson for Southeastern said: “We […]
Teenager Arrested After Pregnant Woman Punched and Robbed at East Ham Station
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a pregnant woman was punched in the stomach and had her phone stolen at East Ham station. The teenager has since been bailed while enquiries continue. BTP confirmed the arrest in a statement: “We are committed to making the network a hostile environment for […]
