Catford railway station closed after ‘attempted rape’

Catford railway station was closed in the early hours of this morning after reports of an attempted rape.

Southeastern and Thameslink services were suspended for around an hour as police closed off the station to carry out an investigation.

At around 5am Thameslink tweeted: “We have just been told that trains cannot call at Catford due to a police investigation. Trains will run non-stop through this station.

At around 6.30am the station reopened with Thameslink tweeting: “Catford station has now reopened and trains can call as normal.”

Trains restarted from the station at just before 7am.

A British Transport Police spokeswoman said: “Officers received a report of an attempted rape at Catford station at 1am this morning.

“The station was closed while specialist officers attended to investigate the scene. It has since reopened, and enquiries remain ongoing.

“Anyone who may have information relating to this incident is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 20 of 09/01/23.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Pictured top: Catford railway station (Picture: Google Street View)