Three university students were stabbed (Image: Google Maps)
Two university students were stabbed and another suffered facial injuries during a fight at a Surrey train station. The men are believed to have suffered knife injuries following a fight at Egham train station on Friday evening, February 6.
British Transport Police (BTP) were called to the scene at around 9pm on Friday to reports of a number of people with stab injuries. Two 20-year-old men sustained stab wounds, while a 22-year-old victim was slashed across the face. An 18-year-old was also assaulted. All four were taken to hospital by paramedics, and none is believed to have suffered life-threatening or life-changing injuries.
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The students suffered knife injuries following a fight at Egham train station (Image: Google Maps)
Three of the men injured are students at Royal Holloway University of London. A spokesperson for the university said “there is no ongoing threat” and their “wellbeing teams” will be available for support.
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and is in police custody.
A spokesperson for Royal Holloway University of London said: “We are aware of an incident at Egham train station last night in which three of our students were injured. Police have arrested a suspect and have confirmed there is no ongoing threat. Our teams supported the students involved last night and will continue to offer help.
“Out of respect for those involved and the ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.
“Our Wellbeing teams are available to support any students should they have concerns, and we would urge people to follow Surrey Police and British Transport Police channels for further updates, as opposed to relying on unverified sources.”
BTP described the incident as “serious” but said the incident was “isolated”.
BTP Detective Superintendent David Udomhiaye said: “We’re aware of concerns from the local community and, while this is of course an incredibly serious incident, I can confirm that thankfully no one has been fatally injured. This is being treated as an isolated incident at the station involving two groups of people who we believe were not known to each other.”
An investigation is ongoing to establish what happened. The Mirror has contacted BTP for an update.
Urging witnesses to come forward DS Udomhiaye added that “a cordon is still on place”.
DS Udomhiaye said: “Officers have been working with partners overnight to establish what happened. A cordon is still in place and we’re grateful for local people’s patience and understanding while this important work is completed. We’re working with Network Rail partners to try to keep disruption to a minimum.
“Finally, I’d urge anyone who has information who can help us to come forward. There will be witnesses who have yet to speak to us, and I’d urge anyone in the area who might have dash or doorbell camera footage to make contact as quickly as possible. There will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days and anyone with concerns or information can speak to those officers, or text us on 61016.”
Anyone with information that could help police should text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 682 of 6 February. Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.