Man, 28, dies after alleged assault at Southwark tube station

A man has died following an alleged assault at Southwark Underground Station on Thursday, the British Transport Police (BTP) said.

Officers were called to the station at around 9.45pm following reports of an assault on the stairs.

Paramedics also attended the scene and the victim, a 28-year-old man, was taken to hospital in a critical condition. He died last night with his family by his side.

Rakeem Miles, 23, of East Street in Southwark, was arrested on Friday morning and later charged with Grievous Bodily Harm with intent.

He is in custody, the BTP said.

Officers are now seeking to update the charge to reflect the change in the victim’s condition.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Paul Attwell said: “There is no place for violence on the rail network and I am urging anyone with information, who is yet to speak to us, to get in touch.

“We have specialist family liaison officers supporting the victim’s family and my thoughts remain with them at this incredibly difficult time.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact British Transport Police on 0800 405040 or text 61016 quoting 772 of 22 August.

Pictured top: Southwark Underground Station (Picture: Nick Garrod/ Flickr)