'Armed' Trespasser On Line At Putney Station
Station was closed whilst power lines cut and police apprehended individual
image: Ralph Coates - Police apprehend the trespasser
Putney Station was closed on Saturday (29 June) due to a trespasser on the line.
A police helicopter tracked the trespasser whilst police attend to the situation on the ground. Local residents reported that the police apprehended the trespasser using tasers and it is reported that he was carrying a machete, axe or knife.
Severe disruption at Putney BR due to someone on the tracks. Station is closed
— Roehampton Police (@MPSRoehampton) June 29, 2019
We have asked British Transport Police (BTP) for a comment.
The BTP website confirmed that they contained the situation, but they have not responded to our question. I live in Putney. There are 4 police vehicles, an ambulance and a circling helicopter situated on a rail bridge. You might need to wait it out.?? pic.twitter.com/BZdhMwy0U8
South Western Railway network suffered severe disruption to trains to and from London Waterloo. The site reported 7 incidents that affected the services including the trespasser at Putney Station, additional causes include points failure at Waterloo and speed restrictions in place due to the heat.
July 5, 2019