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Teenage Suspect in Beckenham Train Stabbing Remanded into Custody.
Rakeem Thomas, aged 19, is set to appear at the Old Bailey for a hearing on April 26, following an assault that left passengers and children deeply affected.
A teenager has been remanded into custody, facing charges of attempted murder of a train passenger during a journey between two south London railway stations. Rakeem Thomas, 19, made his appearance at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, where he was additionally charged with possession of an offensive weapon. Clad in a grey jumper, Thomas only confirmed his name, address, and date of birth.
The case has been forwarded to the Old Bailey, where Thomas is scheduled to appear for a hearing on April 26.
British Transport Police received distressing reports of a scuffle between two men, occurring between Shortlands and Beckenham stations shortly before 4 pm on Wednesday. The alleged victim, in his 20s, was swiftly transported to the hospital, with authorities announcing on Thursday that he was in a “critical but stable condition.”
The harrowing incident was captured on video by fellow passengers and circulated on social media platforms. Witnesses recount the distressing scene unfolding before young children, leaving them profoundly shaken. In the footage, a hooded assailant, donning a mask, is seen brandishing a large knife, engaging in a violent altercation. Commuters can be heard urgently summoning law enforcement and pleading with the attacker to cease the assault.
A police spokesperson stated, “Officers responded to Beckenham Junction station following reports of a disturbance aboard a train between Beckenham and Shortlands. British Transport Police, in collaboration with the London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police, promptly intervened, and the injured man in his 20s was promptly hospitalized. He remains in critical but stable condition, with his family receiving support from specialized officers.
”Superintendent Darren Malpas expressed, “We acknowledge the public’s apprehensions following this incident, and our detectives have been diligently investigating. We hope that this arrest will provide some solace to those utilizing the rail network. Enhanced patrols will persist in the vicinity and throughout the network, offering visible reassurance to commuters.
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