Police Hunt Suspect After Violent Incident on London Overground
British Transport Police are intensifying their search for a man involved in a violent altercation that left another passenger unconscious on a London Overground train near Denmark Hill station. The incident, which was captured in a distressing video shared on social media, occurred during a service between Clapham Junction and Dalston Junction. The video, which […]
CCTV Image Released in Investigation of Train Passenger Threats in Birmingham
Officers investigating an incident where a man-made threatening gestures towards passengers with a weapon are today releasing this CCTV image in connection. At around 9.30pm on 15 May on a train at Chester Road railway station, a man pulled out a weapon and made threatening gestures down the carriage aisle towards passengers. Alternatively, you can […]
A “dangerous” sexual predator from Lambeth has been sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple offences against eight different victims
Louis Collins, 29, was apprehended following a series of violent and sexual attacks in August 2023 Police were initially called to reports of a woman being raped in Marble Hill Park, Twickenham, at around 8 AM on August 21, 2023. CCTV footage in the area was reviewed, leading to Collins’ arrest the same day at […]
Body Found on Track at Clapham Junction, Power Off as Emergency Services Respond
Emergency services have been called to Clapham Junction after reports of a body found on the track, causing a significant disruption to rail services. The incident was reported earlier late on Tuesday evening prompting an immediate response from the British Transport Police (BTP), London Ambulance Service, and the London Fire Brigade. Power to the tracks […]
Network Rail’s New Video Highlights Deadly Risks at Sussex-Level Crossings
To coincide with the start of the summer holidays, Network Rail is reminding children and their parents of the dangers of misusing level crossings as part of a new safety campaign.
Video – Network Rail
Latest figures show there were 194 incidents of misuse and 29 near misses at level crossings across Network Rail’s Sussex route in the last financial year (2023/24). Although this represents a 15% decrease in the number of misuse incidents and a 3% decrease in the number of near misses compared to the previous year, safety remains the number one priority because “even one near miss is too many.”
Across Sussex, the hotspots for level crossing misuse are:
Bewbush (on the outskirts of Crawley): 12 incidents
Crawley High Street: 9 incidents
One O’Clock (in Burgess Hill): 9 incidents
Worthing: 7 incidents
Clappers Lane (in Ferring, between Angmering and Goring-by-Sea): 6 incidents
Bourneview (near Kenley and Whyteleafe): 4 incidents
More widely, across Network Rail’s Southern regio..
Man Charged with Bomb Hoax in Southend Business Park Incident
A 34-year-old man has been charged with communicating a bomb hoax following an incident in Southend over the weekend. [block_2] On Saturday, 13 July, police were called to Victoria Business Park on Short Street after an unidentified bag was left at a commercial property by a suspect. Essex Police, in collaboration with fire, ambulance, and […]
Police Search at Strood Railway Station for Weapon Used in Serious Assault
[block_2] Police were seen searching through thick undergrowth at Strood railway station last night, looking for a weapon used in a serious assault. Officers responded to reports that the item had been “thrown trackside. It is not yet known what type of weapon officers were searching for or if any arrests have been made.
Emergency Response Underway at Victoria Underground Station Following Multiple Fire Alarm Activations
A significant emergency response is currently underway at Victoria Underground Station following the activation of multiple fire alarm call points. Fire crews from the London Fire Brigade, along with officers from the British Transport Police and the Metropolitan Police, have been dispatched to the scene. Details are still emerging, but initial reports indicate that the […]
Police Hunt Gang After Train Driver Assaulted and Spat at
Police are appealing for information following a disturbing assault on a train driver during a journey from Saltburn to Darlington. The incident occurred on Friday, June 7 around 21:00 BST at Thornaby station. [block_2] According to reports, the train driver confronted a group of fare evaders and asked them to leave the train. As one […]
Stations in Sydenham and Beckenham Hit by Series of Defibrillator Thefts
Stations in Sydenham and Beckenham have been plagued by a series of defibrillator thefts since January, with four devices stolen from New Beckenham and Lower Sydenham stations. [block_2] British Transport Police (BTP) officers have released a CCTV image of a man who may have information that could assist their investigation. The most recent incident occurred […]
21-Year-Old Man Apprehended and Charged in Connection with Drug-Related Offenses and Child Exploitation
A 21-year-old man has been apprehended and charged in connection with a series of drug-related offences and child exploitation across multiple locations, including Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and London. [block_2] The arrest followed a collaborative investigation conducted by detectives from the North East, The Metropolitan Police, and the British Transport Police County Lines Task Force. Authorities executed […]
Appeal for Information: Help Identify Suspect in Sexual Assault and Robbery Case
Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man connected to a recent sexual assault and attempted robbery. The incident occurred around 03:20 on Saturday, 15 June, near Bank underground station in England. [block_2] According to reports, the victim was leaving the station when she was confronted by an individual who exposed his genitals […]
Appeal for Information: Help Identify These Teenagers in Connection with Antisemitic Incident
Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals pictured above. These teenagers are believed to be connected to an antisemitic public order offence that occurred on a Northern Line train. [block_2] On 17 February, around 10.10pm a victim was aboard a Northern Line train when a group boarded at Golders Green. The group […]
London Cannon Street Underground Station Reopens After Two-Hour Closure Due to Emergency Incident
London Cannon Street underground station has reopened after being closed for two hours yesterday following an emergency services incident. Officers were called to the station at around 3:20 PM on June 20, responding to reports of a person under a train. [block_2] Emergency responders, including an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, […]
Woman Sexually Assaulted by Flasher at Busy London Tube Station
A woman was sexually assaulted by a flasher at Bank underground station in the early hours of Saturday, June 15. The incident occurred at approximately 3:20 AM. [block_2] The woman was approached by a man who attempted to assault her while exposing his genitals. During the struggle, the man snatched her phone, but she managed […]
Man Critically Injured at London Cannon Street Underground Station
A harrowing incident unfolded today at London Cannon Street underground station, leaving a man fighting for his life after he was reportedly struck by a train. Emergency services rushed to the scene following distressing reports of a casualty on the tracks around 3:20 pm local time. [block_2] The response was swift and comprehensive, involving personnel […]
British Transport Police Ashford: Appeal for Information on Stolen Bike Following Arrest in Ashford
Officers are appealing for information to help trace the owner of a bike believed to be stolen. The bike was found in possession of two males who were recently arrested. [block_2] The arrest took place in Ashford, and authorities suspect that the bike might have been stolen from a railway station or another location in […]
Tragic Incident at Beckenham Junction: Person Dies After Being Hit by Train
A person has died after being hit by a train at Beckenham Junction station. The tragic incident occurred just before 6 PM yesterday, June 18. [block_2] Emergency services, including London Ambulance Service crews and British Transport Police, rushed to the scene on Rectory Road following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Despite their efforts, […]