Man arrested after reports of stabbing on London Underground train

9 July 2021, 22:28 | Updated: 10 July 2021, 00:27

Green Park station was closed following reports of a stabbing on a Tube train
Green Park station was closed following reports of a stabbing on a Tube train. Picture: Alamy

By Daisy Stephens

A Tube passenger has been taken to hospital following reports of a stabbing on board a Jubilee line train, British Transport Police (BTP) has said.

Officers were called to Green Park underground station in central London at 6.47pm on Friday, and a man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Paramedics also attended and the passenger has been taken to a nearby hospital.

BTP said he was in a stable condition.

According to Transport for London (TfL) the Jubilee Line is still experiencing severe delays.

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The BTP tweeted: "We are currently in attendance at #GreenPark Underground station following reports of a stabbing on-board a Jubilee Line service.

"Specialist officers have been deployed and the station remains closed while they attend.

"One person has been arrested in connection."