British Transport Police

A man has today been found to have committed the act that caused the death of Elizabeth line worker Jorge Ortega, seen pictured below. Jorge was assaulted at Ilford station in December 2024 and died two days later. More 👇

In a statement issued today, Jorge’s family described him as “a loving husband, a devoted father and a wonderful grandfather”. They added: “He will always be loved. He will always be remembered." Read the full statement:

This urn held by a small teddy bear was handed in to officers after being left on an LNER service from London to Aberdeen. Officers are working to reunite it with its owner. Can you help? 📱 | Text us on 61016, using reference 2600110174.

Following a recent appeal, we were contacted by a lady who had lost an urn on a train to Edinburgh in May. We are now arranging the safe return of the urn - which contains the ashes of a much-loved family dog - and the teddy bear, which the lady has owned since childhood.

RT @ASPolice: We're asking anyone who knows where missing 16-year-old Oussama is to call us immediately. He was last seen on on Friday 21 August in Horfield, Bristol and has links to Haringey and Camden in London. If you know where he is, call 101 using reference 5226237536.

Recognise him? He may be able to assist our detectives investigating a sexual assault at Longbridge rail station yesterday. Text his name to 61016 with reference 690 of 22 October. More 👉

Fabian Pawlowski is a violent robber who targeted victims for their phones across the London Underground network.   Now, he’s behind bars for four-and-half-years following an investigation by our detectives.   Read more:

In September 2024 Tommi Harwood raped a 16-year-old girl at Romford station.   CCTV footage caught him smirking before carrying out the attack…   Thanks to her brave report and our investigation, he’s now behind bars for five years.   Read more:

This is Roman Scott.   He's a pervert who targeted women on trains.   Over a 13-hour period in December he repeatedly exposed himself to women and masturbated in front of them.   He’s now been jailed for his appalling behaviour.   Read more:

A 17-year-old boy has been jailed for life after fatally stabbing Joshua Ingram, 16, at Seaford station last September.   Joshua’s family said: “no sentence, however long, will ever replace the precious life that was stolen from him.” Read more:

Yordan Popov snatched a woman's phone at Birmingham New Street in May.   After stealing her phone, he knocked an elderly woman over as he made his escape.   Now, he faces over three years in prison.   Read more👉

The family of Thomas Jewitt, 32, who tragically passed away following a serious assault at Liverpool Street Underground station on 30 August are today paying tribute to him. They said: “Tom was fun-loving, caring and kind." Read more:

Our plain clothes officers found dangerous offender Walter De Carvalho carrying a six-inch dagger in his waistband. He was out on license when he was stopped, less than 24 hours later he was back behind bars. Read more:

A dangerous man who subjected a lone woman to an appalling attack on a Bakerloo Line train has been convicted of attempted rape. Vincent Saxon pleaded guilty at Inner London Crown Court today. Read more:

Depraved sex offender Babatunde Odutola, 36, masturbated in front of a lone woman on a train to Manchester. Not even 72 hours on, he's landed in jail following our investigation. This predatory behaviour will not be tolerated on the railways. Read more:

Liam Ellison robbed booze from a supermarket at Newcastle station while threatening to stab shop staff with a shard of glass. 20 minutes later we tracked him down and arrested him. ✅ He’s now been jailed for nearly four years. Read more:

Our officers are supporting local forces this weekend to ensure everyone travelling and working on the rail network feels safe.  Text 61016 if you need us.

We have put plans in place ahead of protests in Portsmouth today to help minimise any disruption to the local community and support our work in maintaining the safety of those protesting and the wider public.

Three football fans who assaulted a man at a railway station have been banned from all UK football grounds for up to five years following our investigation. There is simply no excuse for violence and there will be consequences. 📰 |

On a busy weekend of planned activity, sports and music events across England, Scotland and Wales, our officers will be out across the network to keep you safe. Violence and criminality will not be tolerated. If you see anything suspicious text us on 61016.

See our 61016 service in action 📺 Last night’s 999: What Happened Next features our investigation to bring a sex offender to justice. It all started with a text 📱 Watch on @Channel4 👉