Man, 48, dies after being 'pushed down train station escalator'

Ian Airlie, 48, who was found dead at his home in Greenwich, London, on October 10.
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A police probe has been launched after a man was 'pushed down an escalator' at Waterloo Station and later died. Ian Airlie was found dead at his home in Greenwich on Thursday, October 10.

After his death, the 48-year-old's family told police that he had allegedly been pushed down the Jubilee Line escalator at Waterloo Station. It reportedly happened at 5.05pm on Sunday, 15 September.

Mr Airlie is believed to have spoken to security at the station following his fall. He said that he had fallen into a woman, who also fell on the escalator.

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The woman was of south Asian appearance, police said. Mr Airlie left a tube and then spoke to a woman on a bus travelling from North Greenwich underground station.

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She handed him a tissue as he was bleeding above his left eye. Now, police are hunting for these women to come forward.

Any other witnesses are also urged to get in touch with police. At the time of the incident, Mr Airlie was donning a black T-Shirt and light grey jogging bottoms.

He has a turquoise and grey Mountain Warehouse rucksack on his back and was carrying a medium, black suitcase. Detective Inspector Chris Rogers, who is leading the investigation for the Met Police, said: "Mr 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 Mr 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." Police said a post-mortem examination held in October was inconclusive.

The force is now waiting for the results of further tests. Anyone with information should contact police on 101, or anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111 - quoting 01/942310/24.