Murder investigation launched as man, 28, found dead at Tamworth Railway Station - woman arrested and train services disrupted
Detectives have launched a murder inquiry after a man was found dead at Tamworth Railway Station last night - a woman has been arrested and train services are disrupted
British Transport Police has launched a murder investigation after a 28-year-old man was found dead at Tamworth Railway Station car park in the early hours of Sunday 8 March.
Officers from Staffordshire Police were called to Victoria Road at around 2.20am following reports of a man being found unresponsive.
Paramedics arrived and treated the man for his injuries, but he was confirmed dead at the scene.
A wider search was launched to locate the suspect. A 28-year-old woman was subsequently arrested and remains in custody. A scene guard remains in place while police carry out a forensic examination of the scene.
Due to the location, British Transport Police has now taking primacy of the investigation.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Marvin Bruno said: “Our specialist family liaison officers are providing support to the victim’s family and our thoughts remain with them at this time.
“We are urging anyone with any information or anyone who witnessed events leading up to the man’s death to get in touch with us.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or by texting 61016 quoting 60 of 8 March. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Disruption to rail travel
As emergency services deal with the investigation trains are unable to stop at Tamworth station.
This is affecting trains serving both the Hihg Level and Low Level platforms - and the station is currently closed.
It is expected that services will resume at 2.30pm.
Route(s) affected
Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street
CrossCountry between Exeter St Davids / Birmingham New Street and Leeds, and also between Cardiff Central / Birmingham New Street and Nottingham
London Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Crewe
London Northwestern Railway customer advice:
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on rail replacement services (supplied by Stagecoach) between Nuneaton and Lichfield Trent Valley, in both directions. At Tamworth, these services will pick up / drop off customers at Victoria Road.
If your journey isn't urgent, you might find it more comfortable to wait until the disruption is cleared and a normal service has resumed.
Avanti West Coast customer advice:
Avanti West Coast customers may also use their tickets at no extra cost on London Northwestern Railway's rail replacement services with Stagecoach between Nuneaton and Lichfield Trent Valley, in either direction.
If your train is cancelled, your ticket is valid on one of the two Avanti West Coast services immediately before your booked train, or one of the two immediately after.
If you no longer wish to travel because your train's delayed or cancelled, you can request a full refund from where you bought your ticket.
CrossCountry customer advice:
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on:
Arriva bus service 110 bus from Birmingham or Tamworth
West Midlands Railway services between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley, in both directions
Rail replacement buses are running between Birmingham New Street and Burton-on-Trent. These will run on the hour each hour in both directions, and will be operated by BritCoaches, First Choice and JKT.
Please note the pick up/drop off location for Birmingham New Street is outside the TK Maxx store and for Tamworth is Stand A on Victoria Road.
This information is now showing in online journey planners.
All road transport will be fully accessible. If you require further assistance for your disrupted journey, please speak to railway station staff or use the customer help points if the station is unstaffed.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Compensation:
National Rail said: "You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim."
