A rail union has confirmed that the victim of a fatal assault at Ilford station was an Elizabeth line worker.
British Transport Police (BTP) were called to reports of an assault at the station just before 9pm on Wednesday (December 4).
A 61-year-old man was found at the scene suffering from serious head injuries and was rushed to hospital. Police have said that he died yesterday (December 6).
Rail union RMT have now said that the victim was one of its members.
The man was a customer experience assistant for MTREL, a train operator which runs Elizabeth line services, and he was assaulted while at work.
Ayodele Jamgbadi, of Kingston Road, Ilford, has been charged with GBH, affray and possession of a prohibited offensive weapon in a private place.
The 28-year-old appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court yesterday (December 6) and was remanded in custody to appear at Inner London Crown Court today.
RMT 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.
“We will keep a close eye on legal proceedings and will comment further in due course when it is appropriate.”
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