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The 61-year-old staff member was attacked at Ilford station on WednesdayThe 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. An 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 Wednesday to reports of a serious assault.
The man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries and later died. The 61-year-old 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 said its detectives would apply to amend the indictment to reflect the man'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, worked as 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' Decades of service
Mr Jamgbadi appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on 6 December and was remanded in custody. MTREL said the man had been a "dedicated member of the railway community for 24 years".
Mike Bagshaw, managing director of the transport operator said: "This is an unimaginable loss, and my heart goes out to his family, friends, and colleagues during this profoundly difficult time.
"He was a valued member of our team, serving the railway community with dedication and kindness for more than two decades.
"We are devastated that such a senseless act of violence has taken the life of one of our colleagues.
"He has lost his life simply for carrying out his job, everyone has the right to feel safe and protected at work and this tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the unacceptable abuse faced by rail colleagues."
Mr Jamgbadi appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Friday and was remanded in custody.
He is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court on 7 January.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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