Family pay tribute to man who died following assault at Southwark Underground Station

A 28-year-old man who died following an assault at Southwark Underground Station has been formally identified by police. 

Sam Winter was taken to hospital in a critical condition after he was assaulted on the stairs at around 9.30pm on Thursday 22 August. He sadly died in hospital on the evening of Saturday 24 August with his family by his side. 

His family pay tribute to him in a statement released today:

“Sam was a very much-loved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend. We are devastated his life here has ended. He was a qualified physiotherapist, AI engineer and a volunteer with several charities. His family and friends will remember him as gentle and kind, quick-witted and funny, with deep faith and an unendingly giving spirit. 

“Our family will never be the same and we'll always miss him, but we take great comfort knowing he's now at home with his beloved Jesus and Father in heaven. We look forward to seeing him there. We ask that the press respects our request for privacy as we grieve as a family.” 

23-year-old Rakeem Miles of East Street in Southwark has been charged with Grievous Bodily Harm in connection with the incident. He has been remanded and is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court on Friday 20 September. Detectives will make an application to amend the indictment to reflect his death.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Paul Atwell, said: “This was a horrific and tragic incident which has resulted in a young man losing his life. Our specialist family liaison officers are providing support to Sam’s family. Please can I ask that their privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact British Transport Police on 0800 405040 or text 61016 quoting 772 of 22 August.