Foul play ruled out over Waterloo escalator fall that preceded death

Police investigating the death of 48-year-old Ian Airlie have received new evidence following a media appeal for information.

On Wednesday, January 22, cops were alerted to additional CCTV footage and, having viewed the clip, investigating officers are satisfied the footage shows Mr Airlie accidently falling down the escalator at Waterloo railway station. There is no evidence he was pushed.

Detective Inspector Chris Rogers, who is leading the investigation, said: “This new evidence means we have been able to rule out that Mr Airlie was pushed. His fall down the escalator was a very sad and unfortunate accident.

“His death, however, remains unexplained and we will continue to investigate all avenues until we can build a full picture.

“We continue to offer support to Mr Airlie’s family. They have been updated by officers and we request that they receive privacy at this difficult time.”

A post-mortem examination on October 29 last year was inconclusive and officers await the result of further tests.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police via 101 – quoting 01/942310/24.

Picture: Ian Airlie (Picture: The Met)