A horrific occurrence at Sloane Square station resulted in the death of a man.
He allegedly wielded a knife at the west London station and “sustained serious, self-inflicted injuries,” according to British Transport Police.
Officers are still present at Sloane Square, according to allegations that a guy had suffered severe, self-inflicted wounds.
The individual has been declared dead at the spot despite the efforts of the paramedics who were also present.
‘The incident is not being treated as suspicious.’
A witness tweeted: ‘People have been running out in a panic of Sloane Square station. A lady has screamed “RUN! RUN! RUN!”.
‘My partner got anxious and sought refuge at the nearby shops. Now she is afraid of using the tube on her way home later.’
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Another said: ‘Not sure what’s going on at Sloane Square but the station is closed, there’s about six police vehicles and some ambulances.’
Police reportedly formed a ‘human shield’ so passing trains were unable to see the paramedics treating the man.
Sloane Square’s MP Greg Hands said he was ‘shocked and saddened’ by the stabbing.
Local councillor Josh Randall added: ‘An awfully tragic morning at Sloane Sqaure.
‘Thanks to the police, paramedics and TfL staff for all they do.
‘Thoughts with the family of the man and those who may have witnessed the event.’