Teenager, 19, is charged with attempted murder after passenger was stabbed on a train in broad daylight in front of terrified commuters

By Olivia Christie

10:19 29 Mar 2024, updated 10:56 29 Mar 2024

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Rakeem Thomas, 19, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court

A teenager has been charged with attempted murder after a passenger was stabbed on a train in broad daylight in front of terrified commuters.

British Transport Police said they received reports of two men fighting between Beckenham and Shortlands railway stations in south London, shortly before 4pm on Wednesday.

Rakeem Thomas, 19, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

A 19-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after a passenger was stabbed on a train in broad daylight in front of terrified commuters

Officers were seen examining a platform at Beckenham Junction following the alleged attack

He has been remanded into custody and will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court.

The victim, who is in his 20s, was taken to hospital and is in a ‘critical but stable condition’.

British Transport Police said it received reports of two men fighting between Beckenham and Shortlands railway stations in south London, shortly before 4pm on Wednesday

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