Barnes station stabbing sees all trains cancelled at rush hour as man fights for life

A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed at a London train station.

Police officers and paramedics raced to Barnes railway station in south west London after the attack unfolded at around 7.10am. The station is currently closed to the public and trains have been cancelled. Commuters have been asked to use bus services in the area instead.

The man has been rushed to hospital, where his injuries are said to be life-threatening and "consistent with a stabbing". Anyone who may have information or witnessed the incident has been asked to come forward.

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A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Barnes railway station at around 7.10am today (26 September) following reports of a serious assault. Paramedics also attended, and a person was taken to hospital with injuries that are consistent with stabbing and are considered to be life threatening. Enquiries into this incident are ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 89 of 26 September.”

Disruption to train services serving the station is expected to last until at least midday. A spokesperson from South Western Railway said on social media platform X: "At this time, we estimate that disruption to our services will end at 12:00. We will let you know if this changes or when we have more information." A spokesperson for National Rail said: "Trains are currently unable to call at Barnes in either direction due to the police dealing with an incident at the station. You may use your ticket on London Bus routes 33 and 337 in the Barnes area at no extra cost."

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