Police seeking witnesses as man dies after being ‘pushed down’ escalators near KCL campus

Ian Airlie, 48, was pushed in Waterloo Station and later died at his home


The police has put out an appeal for witnesses after a man died following being “pushed down” a set of escalators near King’s College London.

Ian Airlie, 48, died weeks after he was reportedly pushed at Waterloo Station

This event happened late last year, however the Met Police is now appealing for witnesses, who might have seen the event occur.

Ian was found dead at his home in Greenwich on 10th October 2024. His family told police that Ian had been pushed down the Jubilee Line escalator at Waterloo Station on 15th September 2024 at 17:05, and existing witnesses have led officers to believe that this fall was the cause of his death.

Allegedly on the day of the incident, Ian has been said to have spoken to two people at Waterloo Station.

He firstly spoke to station security and explained he had crashed into a woman of South Asian appearance who also fell on the escalator.

Then he spoke to a woman, who when saw he was bleeding from above his left eye, handed him a tissue.

The Met Police is now asking the public to come forward if they have any information on the incident, in search for more clarity on his death.

At the time of his fall, Ian was wearing a black t-shirt and light grey jogging bottoms. He also had a turquoise and grey Mountain Warehouse rucksack, and was carrying a medium, black suitcase.

The detective working on Ian Airlie’s case, Inspector Chris Rogers 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.”

He concluded: “However small it may seem to you, this could be the key we need to unlock the investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police via 101, or anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1111 – quoting 01/942310/24.

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