Family pay tribute to ‘gentle and kind’ man killed in Southwark Tube attack

A man who died after being assaulted at Southwark Underground station has been described by his family as “gentle, kind, quick-witted and funny”.

Sam Winter, who was 28, was attacked at about 9.30pm on August 22. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition, but died on Saturday.

In a tribute, his family said: “Sam was a very much-loved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend. We are devastated that his life here has ended.”

“He was a qualified physiotherapist, AI engineer and a volunteer with several charities. His family and friends will remember him as gentle and kind, quick-witted and funny, with deep faith and an unendingly giving spirit. 

“Our family will never be the same and we’ll always miss him, but we take great comfort knowing he’s now at home with his beloved Jesus and Father in heaven. We look forward to seeing him there.”

The British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to Southwark station 9.44pm after reports of an assault on the stairs.

Rakeem Miles, 23, of Southwark, was arrested the morning after and later charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court on September 20. 

Detectives will make an application to amend the indictment to reflect his death.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Paul Atwell, said: “This was a horrific and tragic incident which has resulted in a young man losing his life. 

“Our specialist family liaison officers are providing support to Sam’s family.”

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

Pictured top: Sam Winter was “much loved” and “unendingly giving”, his family said (Picture: BTP)