An underground station in Dagenham was closed for a police investigation after a report of blood and flesh being found on a platform.

The suspected human flesh and blood was discovered at Becontree station in Gale Street this morning (April 18). 

Barking and Dagenham Post: Flesh and blood were found on one of the platforms this morningFlesh and blood were found on one of the platforms this morning (Image: Jay King)An investigation was immediately underway, closing the station to the public until 9.45am whilst the matter was tested. 

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A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Becontree underground station at around 8.43am today (18 April) following reports of blood and what appeared to be human tissue on the platform.

Barking and Dagenham Post: The investigation closed the station to the public for just over an hourThe investigation closed the station to the public for just over an hour (Image: Jay King)“The station was closed while an investigation was carried out. A test of the blood confirmed it was not human.”

The station has since reopened.