A serious assault investigation has been launched by British Transport Police (BTP) following a violent attack on a staff member at Ilford Station late on Wednesday night. The incident has led to the closure of the station platform, with forensic teams gathering evidence at the scene.
Emergency services, including paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and crews from the London Fire Brigade, were dispatched to support police officers after reports of the assault.
The staff member sustained significant injuries and was treated at the scene before being transported to the hospital.
The platform remains cordoned off as forensic officers, dressed in white suits, meticulously comb the area for evidence to aid in securing an arrest. Police officers have been maintaining a presence at the station as the investigation continues.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police stated that they are treating the incident with urgency and are working to identify and apprehend the perpetrator. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and officers are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Passengers traveling through Ilford Station are advised to expect disruptions, as the cordon remains in place. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
British Transport Police have been approached for a statement regarding the incident, and additional details are expected to be released soon. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact BTP directly or Crimestoppers anonymously.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
“We were called yesterday (Wednesday) at 8.36pm to reports of an incident at Ilford Station, Cranbrook Road, Ilford.
“We sent resources to the scene including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a response car, an incident response officer and London’s air ambulance.
“We treated a man at the scene before taking him to a London Major Trauma centre.”
Officers were called to Ilford railway station at around 20.49PM yesterday (4 December) following reports of a serious assault. Paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance also attended, and a person was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.
Superintendent Nick Sedgemore said: “There is absolutely no place for violence on the railway network. We are working at pace on this investigation and supporting the family of the victim.”
Enquiries into this incident are ongoing, and anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 699 of 4 December.
Ilford Railway Station has now fully reopened.
