Passenger fighting for life after train stabbing in south London

A 19 year old man has been charged with attempted murder after an investigation into a stabbing on a south London train.

Officers were called to Beckenham junction station just before 4pm yesterday (27 March) following reports of a fight on board a train between Beckenham and Shortlands railway station.

British Transport Police attended, alongside London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police and a man in his 20’s was taken to hospital. He is in a critical but stable condition and his family are being supported by specialist officers.

Superintendent Darren Malpas said: “We understand the concerns of the public following this incident and our detectives have been working tirelessly to investigate. I hope this arrest will bring some reassurance to those on the rail network.

“High-visibility patrols will continue in the area and across the network as a visible reassurance to the travelling public.

“Any witnesses who are yet to get in touch are urged to do so by calling 0800 405040 or texting 61016 quoting reference 397 of 27 March.

Train services in the area were disrupted until around 6.30pm as police dealt with the incident.

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