Two university students were stabbed, and another was slashed across the face during a fight at a Surrey train station yesterday.
Four people were found injured following a brawl described by British Transport Police as ‘an incredibly serious incident’.
Surrey Police were called to Egham railway station amid reports several people had sustained stab injuries at 9pm on February 6.
Two men, both 20, suffered stab injuries, while a 22-year-old victim had been slashed to the face. A fourth victim, aged 18, had also been assaulted.
All four were taken to hospital by paramedics. None of those injured is in a life-threatening or life-changing condition.
A man, believed to be in his 30s, has been arrested on suspicion of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and remains in custody.
It has since been confirmed that three of the injured men are students at Royal Holloway University of London.
A university spokesperson has said all students involved in the incident are being supported.
Two Royal Holloway students were stabbed, and another was slashed across the face during a fight at Egham railway station at around 9pm yesterday (Pictured: Emergency services at the scene)
A man, believed to be in his 30s, has been arrested on suspicion of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and remains in custody (stock image)
‘We are aware of an incident at Egham train station last night in which three of our students were injured,’ the spokesperson stated.
‘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.’
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.
‘Officers have been working with partners overnight to establish what happened. A cordon is still in place and we’re grateful for local people’s patience and understanding while this important work is completed.
‘We’re working with Network Rail partners to try to keep disruption to a minimum.
‘Finally, I’d urge anyone who has information who can help us to come forward. 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.
‘There will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days and anyone with concerns or information can speak to those officers, or text us on 61016.’
Anyone with information has been urged to contact the BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 682 of February 6.
Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.