Teenager, 17, is charged over stabbing of railway employee at Bromley South station
Teenager, 17, is charged over stabbing of railway employee and attack on two other staff after he was challenged about ticket at Bromley South station
- The railway employee was stabbed after challenging a teenager over a ticket
- Two other staff members were also injured in incident at Bromley South Station
- A boy, 17, was arrested at the scene minutes after Bank Holiday Monday attack
- Police have now charged a teenager with GBH, ABH and possession of a knife
A teenager has been charged over the stabbing of a railway employee after an alleged dispute over an unpaid rail fare.
The Southeastern railway staff member was knifed after approaching the suspect and challenging him over a ticket at Bromley South Station, south-east London, police say.
He was rushed to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, but was discharged later that day.
Two other staff were also attacked during the incident and were treated at the scene for their injuries.
Police say a 17-year-old boy was arrested at the scene within minutes of the attack on Bank Holiday Monday.
The Southeastern railway staff member was knifed after approaching the suspect and challenging him over a ticket at Bromley South Station, south-east London. Pictured: Police cordoned off the station on Bank Holiday Monday following the incident
The Southeastern railway staff member was knifed after approaching the suspect and challenging him over a ticket at Bromley South Station, south-east London. Pictured: Police forensic teams at the scene on Bank Holiday Monday
He has since been charged with grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm, assault, possession of a class A drug with intent to supply and possessing a knife.
He was due to appear today at Bromley Youth Court.
The incident itself was reported at 1.09pm on Monday 31 May. It is understood the incident began after the suspect was challenged over a ticket.
The suspect, a 17-year-old, was arrested at the scene within minutes of the attack.
He has since been charged with grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm, assault, possession of a class A drug with intent to supply and possessing a knife.
He is due to appear today at Bromley Youth Court.
Detective Inspector Granville Sellers said: ‘This was a serious incident which will understandably leave front line staff concerned.
Police say there will be an increased police presence at the station following the incident. Pictured: Police at the scene on Bank Holiday Monday
‘Officers were quickly at the scene, the suspect was detained, and the injured staff were treated.
‘Fortunately, the injuries of the member of staff who was taken to hospital were not as serious as first thought and he returned home the same day.
‘We take any assaults against members of railway staff extremely seriously.
‘Throughout this week there will be an increased policing presence at Bromley South station to support and reassure staff members, as well as the public using the railway network in the area.’
