Key Points:
- Two individuals were taken to A&E following an incident at Romford Railway Station
- British Transport Police (BTP) received reports of an altercation involving youths around 6:15pm on Tuesday, 27 May
- No arrests have been made at this stage
- Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances
- BTP confirmed their response to the incident and ongoing enquiries
Two people have been hospitalised after an alleged assault at Romford Railway Station on Tuesday evening (27 May), according to a report by Rafi Mauro-Benady, Senior Reporter at My London. British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed they were called to the scene shortly after 6:15pm following reports of a confrontation involving a group of youths.
What happened at Romford Station?
As first reported by Rafi Mauro-Benady of My London, BTP officers responded to “reports of an altercation between a group of youths” at Romford Railway Station at approximately 6:15pm. Emergency services, including paramedics, attended the scene and two people were transported to A&E for medical treatment.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police told My London:
“Officers were called to reports of an altercation between a group of youths at Romford Railway Station at around 6.15pm yesterday (May 27). Officers attended, the incident is currently being investigated.”
Were any arrests made?
As per the report by My London’s Rafi Mauro-Benady, British Transport Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made so far in connection with the incident. Enquiries into the altercation and the circumstances leading to the hospitalisation of two individuals remain ongoing.
Is there any risk to the public?
Police have not indicated that there is any ongoing threat to the wider public at Romford Station or the surrounding area. However, the investigation is active, and no further details regarding the suspects or the nature of injuries have been disclosed at this time.
What do we know about the victims?
At the time of writing, the identities and medical conditions of the two individuals taken to hospital have not been publicly released. The seriousness of their injuries is also unconfirmed.
How is the investigation progressing?
The British Transport Police are currently pursuing enquiries and are likely reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to potential witnesses. As My London reports, officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
