Supporting our community after incident on Friday

We’re sharing an update following an incident at Egham train station on Friday, in which three students were injured. 

We’re relieved to confirm that the injuries are not life-threatening. Our teams have been in close, ongoing contact with those affected and are working alongside external partners to make sure the students are being fully supported during what we know is a very difficult time.  

Thank you to everyone who has shared kind messages and concern. We’re also very grateful to the emergency services for their swift response, and to our colleagues who have been closely supporting the students. 

Police arrested a suspect shortly after the incident and confirmed there was no ongoing threat. There have since been two further arrests. 

We know that information can spread quickly online following incidents like this, and not all of it is accurate. To avoid misinformation, please rely on official updates from the British Transport Police.  

We want to reassure you that this was an isolated incident and, thankfully, something that is very rare within our community. 

It’s completely understandable if hearing about this has left you feeling upset, worried or shaken. If you’d like someone to talk to, here’s a summary of where you can get help: 

Here’s summary of where you can find help:  

• Wellbeing Support are available daily for you to talk to an advisor in a caring and supportive environment. The team run open drop-in sessions each weekday from 11am – 2pm in Founder’s East (room 133) on our Egham campus or can be contacted by email to arrange online appointments or for advice by email.   

• Our Chaplaincy is here for anyone who would like to chat and can provide personal support and time for reflection to all students.   

• Speak to your Personal Tutor or School Helpdesk if you have any academic concerns.   

You can also find further details about how we support you on the student intranet.   

We are working with the Student Union to ensure our campus remains a safe environment, supported by dedicated Security teams who are on duty 24/7. Our Security team has been working closely with Police and has increased its presence to provide reassurance and support. If you have any concerns or need immediate assistance on campus, you can contact Security on 01784 443063.