Armed Police Arrest Man with Rifle at Woking Station
Armed officers from Surrey Police and British Transport Police swooped on Woking station this morning after reports of a passenger carrying a gun.
Platform Six Locked Down Amid Rush Hour Chaos
Police quickly sealed off part of platform six while armed officers detained the man on the platform. The drama unfolded during a hectic Monday morning rush, already snarled by the South Western Railway strike.
Commuters Describe Incident as ‘Crazy’
Witnesses caught up in the chaos called the scene “crazy,” as crowds battled congestion at packed stations across the network.
Man Arrested and Rifle Recovered
A police spokesperson confirmed a man has been arrested in connection with the incident. A rifle was recovered by officers, and investigations are ongoing.