A railway worker has died after a “serious assault” at a station in east London.
The victim, 61, worked as a customer experience assistant for MTREL, which runs the Elizabeth Line, the RMT union said.
He was attacked at Ilford station on Wednesday night and was taken to hospital with serious head injuries but later died, British Transport Police (BTP) said on Friday.
Officers were called to the station at around 8.50pm following reports of a serious assault.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said the union was “deeply saddened” by his death “following an attack while at work.
“The whole union sends its condolences to their family, friends, and colleagues at this awful time and everyone’s thoughts at RMT are with them.”
MTREL said the man had been a “dedicated member of the railway community for 24 years”.
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Mike Bagshaw, managing director of the transport operator, called his death “unimaginable” and said “my heart goes out to his family, friends, and colleagues during this profoundly difficult time.
“He was a valued member of our team, serving the railway community with dedication and kindness for more than two decades.
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“We are devastated that such a senseless act of violence has taken the life of one of our colleagues.
“He has lost his life simply for carrying out his job, everyone has the right to feel safe and protected at work and this tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the unacceptable abuse faced by rail colleagues.”
Ayodele Jamgbadi, of Kingston Road, Ilford, was arrested and charged with Section 18 GBH, affray, and possession of a prohibited offensive weapon in a private place at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
He was remanded to appear at Inner London Crown Court on 7 January.
BTP said detectives would apply to change the indictment to reflect the death of the victim.
