Harold Wood train station in the far east of London (Picture: Google Maps)
A murder investigation has been launched after a person died in an ‘unprovoked’ attack at a railway station in East London.
The British Transport Police said a man has been arrested in connection with the incident, which happened at Harold Wood just after 4.30am today.
Detective Chief Inspector Sam Blackburn said: “This act of unprovoked violence was despicable.
‘The investigation remains in the early stages, and although though we are satisfied that this was an isolated incident the station will remain closed while we continue our enquiries.’
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