- Juvenile arrested for attempted murder on London train
- Victim sustains life-threatening injuries, critical but stable condition
- Public reassured as police maintain high-visibility patrols
A male juvenile has been apprehended on suspicion of attempted murder subsequent to the stabbing of a man in south-east London aboard a train in the presence of appalled passengers.
Wednesday afternoon, while the train was traveling from Shortlands and Beckenham to London, Victoria, the passenger sustained life-threatening injuries.
The victim, who is in his twenties, is in critical but stable condition at the hospital, according to the British Transport Police (BTP).
The juvenile detained is 19 years of age.
Sergeant Darren Malpas stated, “Our detectives have been diligently investigating this incident in light of the public’s concerns.
I am hopeful that this apprehension will instill a sense of confidence among individuals utilizing the rail network.
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He stated that “high-visibility patrols” would remain operational in the vicinity and on the rail network to provide the traveling public with conspicuous reassurance.
Additionally, BTP reported recovering a dagger.
Prior to 16:00 GMT on Wednesday, the force was initially dispatched to reports of two males fighting while boarding a train at Shortlands station.
Passengers in the carriage were overheard gasping and yelling at a man wearing a facemask and hooded jacket to halt, according to surveillance footage of the incident.
