Appeal for witnesses after man sadly dies on the railway – East London

Investigators are appealing for witnesses after a man sadly died on the railway near Upminster station.

At 11.41pm on Tuesday 7 February, officers were called to the line near Upminster railway station following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Paramedics also attended, however sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.

Investigators are keen to speak to anyone who was at the station or in the area around the time of the incident as they may have information which could assist their investigation.

The man was found wearing a grey hooded top, grey t-shirt, light coloured jeans, black socks and no shoes.

Anyone witnesses, or anyone with information, is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 531 of 7 February.