A person has been arrested on suspicion of homicide after a prepare passenger died on a platform following an altercation in a carriage on Saturday night time.
British Transport Police (BTP) officers have been referred to as to Platform 8 of Reading station in Berkshire at 11.43pm, the place they discovered the injured man, who was later pronounced lifeless.
Another man on the scene was arrested on suspicion of homicide and is being held in custody.
The sufferer’s household have been knowledgeable and they’re being supported by specifically skilled officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Langley appealed for witnesses to assist officers perceive what occurred.
He stated: “This is a needless act of violence which has resulted in the tragic loss of a man’s life.
“Officers were quickly able to make an arrest at the scene and a man remains in custody this morning.
“While we are still in the very early stages of our investigation, we believe the men had an altercation on board a train before the victim was assaulted on Platform 8.
“Witnesses will be crucial in helping us piece together exact what happened last night, and I would urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or the moments before it to contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with data ought to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 665 of 30/07/22.
Source: www.unbiased.co.uk