A man has died after allegedly being pushed down an escalator at London’s Waterloo Station.
Ian Airlie, 48, was found dead at his home in Greenwich on October 10, nearly a month after the reported incident.
His family informed police that he had been pushed down the Jubilee Line escalator at the central London station on September 15.
Police are now seeking witnesses to help piece together the events leading to Airlie’s death.
The incident occurred at 5.05pm on September 15, when Airlie was reportedly pushed on the Jubilee Line escalator.
Following the fall, Airlie spoke to security staff at the station, telling them he had fallen into a woman described as being of South Asian appearance.
The woman also fell during the incident, and police are now keen to speak with her as part of their investigation.
After leaving the Tube, Airlie boarded a bus from North Greenwich underground station, where another woman noticed his injury.
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The woman provided him with a tissue as he was bleeding from above his left eye.
At the time of the incident, Airlie was wearing a black t-shirt and light grey jogging bottoms, with a turquoise and grey Mountain Warehouse rucksack on his back.
He was also carrying a medium-sized black suitcase.
Detective Inspector Chris Rogers, who is leading the investigation, said: “Airlie’s death is tragic, and his family continue to mourn the loss of a loving son, partner, brother and uncle.”
“We are determined to piece together the events, and give Airlie’s family the answers they are searching for. You can assist us by coming forward with any information. However small it may seem to you, this could be the key we need to unlock the investigation.”
A post-mortem examination conducted on October 29 was inconclusive, with further tests being carried out.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police via 101.
Alternatively, witnesses can provide information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111.
Those getting in touch should quote reference number 01/942310/24.
