1h 29min, dec 7, 2024 y - Rail Worker Dies After Serious Assault

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An Elizabeth line worker who died after being attacked at an east London station was "the most loving person", his family has said.

Jorge Ortega, 61, was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to Ilford station at about 20:50 GMT on Wednesday to reports of a serious assault. He died on Friday.

In a post on X, prime minister Sir Keir Starmer called Mr Ortega's death "absolutely tragic news" and added "nobody should have to face any violence at work - and certainly not something as shocking as this".

Ayodele Jamgbadi, 28, of Kingston Road, Ilford, was charged with grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident.

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