London Euston station closed after ‘serious assault’ leaves two injured as armed cops lock down travel hub
EUSTON Station was closed this morning after a railway worker was stabbed on a train.
Armed cops raced to the busy transport hub in London and boarded a train just after 7am this morning.
Two people were taken to hospital with stab wounds after what was described as an "appalling" attack on a station employee.
All trains in and out of the station were suspended - and dozens of trains on the West Coast main line cancelled.
Dramatic images from inside the train show armed officers gathered on the platform.
One passenger on the train tweeted: "Train being held at Euston following violent assault on the adjacent train.
"Four heavily armed officers keep passing through the train searching for the aggressor, and nobody can leave the train."
A British Transport Police spokesman said: "‘British Transport Police were called to Euston railway station at 7.09am today (8 July) following reports of a serious assault on-board a train.
"Specialist officers were deployed, and a man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and conveyed to police custody.
"Two people have been taken to a local hospital for treatment to laceration wounds. Their injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life threatening."
'APPALLING INCIDENT'
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said the victim is one of its members.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: "This is an appalling incident that will send shockwaves through the whole railway family, and our thoughts are with our member, his colleagues and his family this morning.
";While we await the full facts, the union will be providing practical support to our member and the workforce at Euston as the police investigation continues."
The station has now reopened but travellers have been told to expect delays.
Trains were stopped from leaving the station in the immediate aftermath of the attack, but then started again shortly after 8.30am, although delays and cancellations are expected to continue throughout the day.
Avanti, the operator of the affected train, said the firm has received many messages of support for their employee.
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A spokesman said: "We can confirm a member of staff was injured following an incident at Euston Station this morning and we are supporting the British Transport Police with their investigation.
"They are recovering in hospital and their family has been informed. We are providing support and assistance to our colleague and their family at this worrying time as well as our people who have been affected by what has happened.
"Our thoughts are with our colleague and everyone else involved. We would also like to thank those from across the industry who have sent messages of support and good wishes. It's a true reflection of the railway family."