THREE men have suffered knife injuries and been taken to hospital after a fight at a train station.
The brawl on Friday, February 6, was described by British Transport Police as “an incredibly serious incident”.
Two 20-year-old men suffered stab injuries and a 22 year-old man a slash injury to his face while an 18-year-old victim was also assaulted at Surrey’s Egham railway station.
Three of the men injured are students at Royal Holloway University of London.
BTP, paramedics and Surrey Police went to the scene after officers were called at around 9pm to reports of four people with stab injuries.
None of those injured are in a life-threatening or life-changing condition, BTP said.
A man, thought to be in his 30s, has been arrested and is in police custody.
It is believed that the violence involved two groups who were not known to each other and is an “isolated” incident, the force said.
At least two other people are believed to have fled from the scene.
BTP Detective Superintendent David Udomhiaye said: “We’re aware of concerns from the local community and, while this is of course an incredibly serious incident, I can confirm that thankfully no one has been fatally injured.
“This is being treated as an isolated incident at the station involving two groups of people who we believe were not known to each other.”
A cordon was in place on Saturday morning as police continue their investigations.
Mr Udomhiaye said there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days and urged anyone with information to come forward.
He added: “There will be witnesses who have yet to speak to us, and I’d urge anyone in the area who might have dash or doorbell camera footage to make contact as quickly as possible.”
A spokesman for Royal Holloway University said: “We are aware of an incident at Egham train station last night in which three of our students were injured.
“Police have arrested a suspect and have confirmed there is no ongoing threat.
“Our teams supported the students involved last night and will continue to offer help.
“Out of respect for those involved and the ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.
“Our Wellbeing teams are available to support any students should they have concerns, and we would urge people to follow Surrey Police and British Transport Police channels for further updates, as opposed to relying on unverified sources.”
Anyone with information that could help police should text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 682 of February 6.
They can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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