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East Croydon railway station stabbing leaves man dead East Croydon railway station stabbing leaves man dead
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A man has been stabbed to death at a busy railway station in south London.A man has been stabbed to death at a busy railway station in south London.
Emergency crews were called to East Croydon railway station just after 16:30 GMT to reports of a stabbing. A murder inquiry is under way after the man was killed at East Croydon station, just after 16:30 GMT on Monday.
The air ambulance was called but the man died at the scene. Emergency crews, including the air ambulance, were called but attempts to revive the victim failed and he died at the scene.
Det Supt Gareth Williams from British Transport Police, said the attack - which they are treating as murder - was "deeply shocking" outside "a very busy transport hub". Det Supt Gareth Williams, of British Transport Police, said the attack was "deeply shocking" outside "a very busy transport hub".
"Tragically, a young man has lost his life tonight and I know this will be heartbreaking news for his family," he added."Tragically, a young man has lost his life tonight and I know this will be heartbreaking news for his family," he added.
"We have now launched a murder inquiry and I am urgently appealing for any witnesses to get in touch.""We have now launched a murder inquiry and I am urgently appealing for any witnesses to get in touch."
He said officers believed the attack happened near the back entrance to the station, near Ruskin Square. He said officers believed the attack happened near the back entrance to the station, close to Ruskin Square.
"Alongside the Met, throughout the evening, we'll be increasing our patrols in the East Croydon area and we have authorised additional Section 60 stop and search powers," he said. "Alongside the Met, we'll be increasing our patrols in the East Croydon area and we have authorised additional Section 60 stop and search powers," he said.
A Section 60 gives police officers the right to search people within a certain area if they think a person may be carrying a weapon or, in this case, a murder weapon.A Section 60 gives police officers the right to search people within a certain area if they think a person may be carrying a weapon or, in this case, a murder weapon.
'Brutal loss' At the scene
London Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted: "Deeply saddened to learn a young man has lost his life. My thoughts are with his loved ones." Greg McKenzie, BBC London
He said he was in touch with the Met Police and urged anyone with information to come forward. Monday night's murder hasn't necessarily come as a shock to local residents.
But the scale of the violence involved seems to have had an impact.
One woman who lives close to the scene of the attack told me she saw a young man brandishing a machete, though this has not been confirmed, shortly before the attack.
"Croydon ain't safe", as one resident put. Knife crime has become a normal part of life, they say.
It has left commuters trying to enter the back of East Croydon station met by police tape and being forced to walk round to the main entrance to get to work.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he was "deeply saddened" by what happened.
"Violent crime destroys lives and devastates communities," he added."Violent crime destroys lives and devastates communities," he added.
Croydon Central MP Sarah Jones said she was "heartbroken".Croydon Central MP Sarah Jones said she was "heartbroken".
"Our first thoughts are with the family and friends who are facing what nobody ever should," she said."Our first thoughts are with the family and friends who are facing what nobody ever should," she said.
"I pay tribute to the work of the emergency services and station staff for their efforts."I pay tribute to the work of the emergency services and station staff for their efforts.
"This brutal loss of a young life is another reminder that tackling violence must be our highest priority at every level of government and across our communities."This brutal loss of a young life is another reminder that tackling violence must be our highest priority at every level of government and across our communities.
"I will not stop campaigning on this until our children are safe on our streets.""I will not stop campaigning on this until our children are safe on our streets."
London Ambulance Service said it sent two ambulances, two paramedics in response cars, an advanced paramedic practitioner and an incident response officer as well as the air ambulance. Rail services along with the Tramlink into East Croydon have not been disrupted and continue to run as normal.
Rail services and Tramlink into East Croydon were not disrupted and continue to run as normal.