A man has been interviewed by police in connection with an incident involving a railway worker who later died from coronavirus. Tragic Belly Mujinga died after being spat at in London.
Mrs. Mujinga, a mum-of-one who had respiratory problems, died in Barnet Hospital on April 5. Only 10 people were allowed to attend her funeral.
A British Transport Police spokesman said: “Following a number of inquiries into an incident at London Victoria station on March 21, officers identified a 57-year-old man from London in connection.
“He was interviewed under caution today at a London police station. Detectives will continue to collate evidence and investigate the circumstances behind the incident.
“They are not looking to identify anyone further in relation to the incident.”
A heartbroken co-worker of Mrs. Mujina said that she called her just hours before her death and gasped: “Pray for me”.
A fundraising campaign for the family for Ms. Mujinga’s family has topped £30,000 as her union issued demands over staff safety. A GoFundMe initiative has received more than 1,700 individual donations following the shocked reaction to her death.
The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) said many of its members were now fearful for their safety.
Officials contacted Ms. Mujinga’s employers, Govia Thameslink Railway, on Thursday, calling for greater protection for workers.
The union said staff should continue to work in ticket offices and not be made to work on concourses and should be given proper protection.