Appeal for Witnesses Following Stabbing Incident on DLR Train at Cutty Sark Station
British Transport Police are urgently appealing for witnesses following a serious incident involving the stabbing of two youths on a Dockland Light Railway (DLR) train near Cutty Sark station. [block_2] Details of the Incident
Two Fatalities in Separate Train Incidents at London Stations
In a sombre turn of events this morning, December 15, two separate incidents at Woolwich Arsenal railway station and London Bridge Tube station resulted in the deaths of two individuals. Each was hit by a train in incidents that authorities are not treating as suspicious. [block_2] The first tragic incident occurred at Woolwich Arsenal railway […]
Person Struck by Train at Woolwich Arsenal Railway Station Causes Major Disruption
In a troubling incident just before the Friday morning rush hour, Network Rail has reported a person being hit by a train at Woolwich Arsenal Railway Station on Woolwich New Road. The accident prompted an immediate response from emergency services, resulting in significant disruptions to train services. [block_2] The emergency teams were swiftly dispatched to […]
Man jailed after savage attack on staff member caused bleed on the brain
A 23-year-old man who seriously assaulted a member of Transport for London (TfL) staff in a shocking act of unprovoked violence has been jailed. [block_2] Viorel Schiopu, of Lansdowne Road, Luton, pleaded guilty to Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), Actual Bodily Harm (ABH) and Affray at Inner London Crown Court on 22 June 2023.
Man Arrested for Intent to Supply Class A Drugs and Cannabis at Chatham
In a surprising turn of events yesterday at Chatham, a routine police operation took an unexpected twist. Officers, stationed at a barrier line, encountered a male individual who inadvertently drew attention to himself due to the strong smell of cannabis emanating from him. When questioned, he admitted to possessing cannabis and was subsequently detained for […]
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a fight onboard a train and at a railway station in Yorkshire
The incident took place on Saturday 11 November on the 7.35pm service from Sheffield to Huddersfield. [block_2] It was reported that around 8pm, just as the train was coming into Elsecar station in Barnsley, two men started shouting derogatory comments towards a woman who was with a group of people. The woman, accompanied by another […]
South London Train Sex Offender Ilie Preda Spared Prison Sentence
Ilie Preda, a 56-year-old man, has been given a suspended prison sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl on a train. The incident, which occurred between Wimbledon and Waterloo at around 4pm on April 24, 2021, has sparked significant concern and debate. [block_2] Preda was reported to have behaved inappropriately on the […]
CCTV Appeal After ‘Attempted Stabbing’ on DLR Service in East London
In a disturbing incident on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in East London, police are urgently appealing to the public for information following an alleged attempted stabbing. The British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating the case where a man reportedly attacked a passenger and then brandished a knife. [block_2] The unnerving event took place between […]
Police Search for Man Involved in Indecent Act on London Bridge Train
British Transport Police (BTP) are on the hunt for a man accused of performing an indecent act on a Thameslink train from London Bridge to Cambridge. The incident, which took place on Thursday, August 31, between 3.30 pm and 4 pm, involved the man exposing himself and masturbating while staring at another passenger. [block_2] Detectives […]
CCTV image released after man attempts to stab passenger on DLR train
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a passenger was threatened with a knife on a DLR train between Blackwall station and Westferry station. The incident happened at around 21.20 on Wednesday 6 December. The man approached the victim, who was sat on the train, and shouted […]
Notting Hill Gate Station Cordoned Off by Police as Emergency Services Rush to Scene following reports of a person under a train
A sombre scene unfolded at London’s Notting Hill Gate station this evening as emergency services, including police and paramedics, rushed to an incident on the tracks. British Transport Police (BTP) and other emergency services were called to the station around 7pm following reports of a casualty. [block_2] A heavy presence of over a dozen police […]
Police Manhunt for Schoolgirl Sex Attacker
Detectives from the British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man they believe may have information regarding a sexual assault that took place on a schoolgirl The incident took place on a train at Kettering railway station on Tuesday, September 12 at approximately 16.45. According to reports, a group of school children […]
Tragic Discovery on Railway Tracks Near Shortlands Station Disrupts Southeastern Services
Tragedy struck the railway lines into London as a person was found dead on the tracks near Shortlands station in Bromley. The incident, which led to the closure of the route between Victoria Station and Bickley, unfolded in the early hours of November 28. [block_2] At approximately 5:00 am, Southeastern railway services were halted in […]
Emergency crews called to Bromley after a person is hit by a train
A distressing incident has occurred on the railway tracks at Bromley stations this morning, resulting in a person being hit by a train. British Transport Police confirmed that the person, who has yet to be identified was stuck at the scene following the incident at around 5 am on Tuesday morning (November 28th). [block_2] Emergency […]
Twenty-four arrests during knife crime crackdown
Police have arrested 24 suspects and seized more than 100 potential weapons during a week of action to tackle knife crime. [block_2] Kent Police took part in Operation Sceptre between Monday 13 November and Sunday 19 November 2023, which saw forces around the country use a range of measures to detect those carrying knives and […]
‘Disgusting predator’ who sexually assaulted three lone women jailed – London
A man who sexually assaulted three lone women on board trains has been sentenced to 14 months in prison, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation. [block_2] Hailu Getemariam, 24, of Southend Lane, London, appeared at Inner London Crown Court where he was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault.
Police Appeal for Information After Sexual Assault at Canons Park Underground Station
British Transport Police (BTP) has released images of two men following a disturbing incident in which a woman was sexually assaulted at Canons Park Underground station. The incident occurred shortly before 05.00 GMT on Sunday, July 30, 2023. According to authorities, the victim was approached by two individuals as she disembarked from the train. After […]
Teen left bag with a knife of a train after spotting knife arch
Police have 14-year old boy arrested from a train during an #OpSceptre deployment on Wednesday after he left a bag with a hunters knife in it has been bailed with conditions while we complete enqs. In addition revenue issued 209 Fixed Penalty Fares for travelling without a ticket with an additional 16 prosecutions issues for […]
