An underground station in Dagenham was closed for a police investigation after a report of blood and flesh being found on a platform.

The suspected human flesh and blood was discovered at Becontree station in Gale Street this morning (April 18). 

Romford Recorder: Flesh and blood were found on one of the platforms this morningFlesh and blood were found on one of the platforms this morning (Image: Jay King)An investigation was immediately underway, closing the station to the public until 9.45am whilst the matter was tested. 

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A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Becontree underground station at around 8.43am today (18 April) following reports of blood and what appeared to be human tissue on the platform.

Romford Recorder: The investigation closed the station to the public for just over an hourThe investigation closed the station to the public for just over an hour (Image: Jay King)“The station was closed while an investigation was carried out. A test of the blood confirmed it was not human.”

The station has since reopened.