Harold Wood station 'murder': Pictures show forensics

The station has been taped off by police, with a tent set up by the officers outside.

The station is cordoned off by the police (Image: Olivia Carter)The station was shut after a TfL staff member saw a man badly hurt and lying on the floor after 4.30 am today.

Police officers at the scene (Image: Olivia Carter)A murder probe has been launched and British Transport Police said the station is expected to remain shut until the day end.

Harold Wood Station will remain shut till the end of the day (Image: Olivia Carter)The victim suffered extensive injuries in the ‘unprovoked’ attack and died at the scene, despite the best efforts by emergency services.

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Gubbins Lane is closed both ways and a diversion is in place for bus routes (Image: Olivia Carter)A man has been arrested by police and remains in custody, but forensic officers continue to comb the area.

London Ambulance Service were called to the incident at 4.29am and the first medic arrived within five minutes of the call. 

A spokesperson said a man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The man was pronounced dead at the scene (Image: Olivia Carter)

MP Julia Lopez commented that she is deeply concerned by the incident and said: "I have just spoken to Neighbourhood Superintendent for Havering, Simon Hutchison. A suspect is in custody and police believe this to be an isolated incident."

Havering Council added that it was saddened by the news and would share a statement after more details come forth from the investigation.