Man fighting for life after stabbing on train as police hunt attacker

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A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed on a moving train in front of horrified passengers in London.

The passenger was attacked on the train in broad daylight just after departing Shortlands railway station, Bromley, on Wednesday afternoon.

Unverified footage shows someone in dark clothing and a hood with what appears to be a large blade in their hand, as one passenger can be heard shouting “f****** stop it now” before calling the police.

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward. There have been no arrests so far.

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A BTP spokesperson said: “Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was seriously injured at Beckenham Junction today.“

“At around 3.56pm today (27 March), we received reports of two men fighting while entering a train at Shortlands railway station. A man sustained serious injuries consistent with being stabbed.

“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Metropolitan Police Service and the London Ambulance Service, and the victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Enquiries are ongoing and there have been no arrests so far.”

“British Transport Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 397 of 27/03/2024. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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