Man charged over knife attack on a train in south London

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a knife attack on a train in south London on Wednesday.

Officers were called to Beckenham junction station just before 4pm on 27th 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.

19-year-old Rakeem Thomas will also be accused of possession of a offensive weapon when he appears before Wimbledon Magistrates Court.

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