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Elizabeth line staff member dies following assault | Elizabeth line staff member dies following assault |
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The 61-year-old staff member was attacked at Ilford station on Wednesday | The 61-year-old staff member was attacked at Ilford station on Wednesday |
A 61-year-old Elizabeth line worker has died following an assault at an east London railway station. | A 61-year-old Elizabeth line worker has died following an assault at an east London railway station. |
British Transport Police (BTP) was called to Ilford station at about 20:50 GMT on 4 December to reports of a serious assault. | British Transport Police (BTP) was called to Ilford station at about 20:50 GMT on 4 December to reports of a serious assault. |
The man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries and later died. | The man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries and later died. |
Ayodele Jamgbadi, 28, of Kingston Road, Ilford, was charged with grievous bodily harm, affray and possession of a prohibited offensive weapon in a private place. | Ayodele Jamgbadi, 28, of Kingston Road, Ilford, was charged with grievous bodily harm, affray and possession of a prohibited offensive weapon in a private place. |
BTP has said its detectives will apply to amend the indictment to reflect the victim's death. | BTP has said its detectives will apply to amend the indictment to reflect the victim's death. |
The RMT union said the victim, who was one of their members, was a customer experience assistant for MTREL, which runs the Elizabeth line. | The RMT union said the victim, who was one of their members, was a customer experience assistant for MTREL, which runs the Elizabeth line. |
General secretary Mick Lynch said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our member, who died following an attack while at work. | General secretary Mick Lynch said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our member, who died following an attack while at work. |
"The whole union sends its condolences to their family, friends and colleagues at this awful time and everyone's thoughts at RMT are with them. | "The whole union sends its condolences to their family, friends and colleagues at this awful time and everyone's thoughts at RMT are with them. |
"We will keep a close eye on legal proceedings and will comment further in due course when it is appropriate." | "We will keep a close eye on legal proceedings and will comment further in due course when it is appropriate." |
'Isolated incident' | 'Isolated incident' |
Mr Jamgbadi appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on 6 December and was remanded in custody. | Mr Jamgbadi appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on 6 December and was remanded in custody. |
He is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court on 7 January. | |
DCI Paul Attwell said specialist family liaison officers were supporting the victim's family. | DCI Paul Attwell said specialist family liaison officers were supporting the victim's family. |
"Our thoughts remain with them at this incredibly difficult time," he said. | "Our thoughts remain with them at this incredibly difficult time," he said. |
"I would like to reassure the public that this is an isolated incident. We are not seeking anyone else." | "I would like to reassure the public that this is an isolated incident. We are not seeking anyone else." |
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