Woman and child killed at station.

[G6 UXU]

A woman and a toddler were killed this morning at Riddlesdown station near Purley South London. British Transport Police are investigating.

[bramleyman]

The Daily Mail have said it was Suicide. Why did they have to write that?

[pre65]

Originally Posted by bramleyman

The Daily Mail have said it was Suicide. Why did they have to write that?

Well, if it was suicide how would you expect it to be reported ?

[John H-T]

Originally Posted by pre65

Well, if it was suicide how would you expect it to be reported ?

Sadly the information released so far does tend to suggest that it was. It just so sad for all the people involved. I do however agree that we should await the verdict of the coroner.



John H-T.

[pbowler]

I agree with you bramleyman, untill the coroner decides based on the evidence given by witnesses its only speculation, but I wouldn't expect any better from the Daily Mail.

[pre65]

Originally Posted by pbowler

I agree with you bramleyman, untill the coroner decides based on the evidence given by witnesses its only speculation, but I wouldn't expect any better from the Daily Mail.

Has anyone studied how "other" daily papers reported this incident ?

[emilymainzer]

Originally Posted by pre65

Has anyone studied how "other" daily papers reported this incident ?

Yes i read an article in a site, Witnesses said the woman jumped onto the tracks with the child and lay down seconds before the train pulled in.
The incident was reported to BTP at 8.29am on that date..
The details can be found at http://in2eastafrica.net/woman-drags-boy-toddler-by-the....tragedy/

[Eagle142]

So sad to read that. I can sympathize with anyone who feels they have nothing left to live for but I find it hard to forgive anyone taking a child as well. I'll bet that antidepressants were involved somewhere in the history.

[27vet]

Very sad but why take the child's life? RIP