A man who was 'assaulted' at a London Underground station has passed away while being treated in the hospital.

In the bustling city of south London, tragedy struck at the Southwark Underground station. A young man, only 28 years old, was caught in an incident that left him critically injured. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, he sadly passed away on Saturday evening with his family by his side.

According to British Transport Police, the victim was allegedly assaulted on the stairs of the station on Thursday evening. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Rakeem Miles, was arrested the following morning and charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. However, with the victim's passing, detectives are now working to update the charge.

Miles, who is a local of Southwark, remains in custody as the investigation continues. The incident was first reported to the authorities at 9:44pm on Thursday, and officers were quick to respond to the busy station near Waterloo. Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Paul Attwell expressed his condolences to the victim's family and emphasized that there is no place for violence on the rail network.

He also urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. Specialized family liaison officers are working closely with the victim's family during this difficult time. The entire community is shaken by this tragic event, and thoughts are with the victim's loved ones. Let us all come together to prevent such violence and ensure the safety of our public spaces.

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