Detectives launched a murder investigation after the man - believed to be in his 50s - suffered a fatal stab wound on a South Western London-bound train at Horsley station. The knife suspect is on the run following the brutal killing between Guildford and London Waterloo. A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesman said they were called to Horsley station at 1.15pm after a report a man had been stabbed onboard the 12.58pm train service travelling between Guildford and London Waterloo. The victim died at the scene.
Man stabbed to death in 'shocking and violent' attack (Image: Express)
No arrests have been made so far.
Detective Superintendent Gary Richardson, from British Transport Police, said: "This was a shocking and violent attack which took place on-board a train in broad daylight."
"Officers from BTP are with the family and have deployed a specially trained family liaison officer to support them through this difficult time.
"We know that this was an incredibly frightening incident for passengers travelling on the train.
Police seal off Horsley station following murder on London-bound train (Image: Peter Macdiarmid/LNP)
"We believe that the suspect and victim boarded the train at London Road
