Arrest after person fatally attacked at station

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Image caption, The person was found with extensive injuries in the early hours of Tuesday

A man has been arrested after a person was found fatally injured in a "despicable" act of "unprovoked violence" at an east London train station, police have said.

The victim, whose gender has not been released, was found on the floor with extensive injuries at Harold Wood station by a member of staff, who reported it to police at about 04:30 GMT.

They died at the scene after police officers and paramedics arrived, a British Transport Police (BTP) spokesperson said.

The arrested man remains in police custody.

Det Ch Insp Sam Blackburn said: 鈥淭his act of unprovoked violence was despicable."

He added the investigation remained "in the early stages and, although we are satisfied that this was an isolated incident, the station will remain closed while we continue our inquiries".

Harold Wood station operates Elizabeth line and National Rail services.

Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact BTP.

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