Forest Hill stabbing: Knifeman shouted 'Death to Muslims'

Man called himself 'the Antichrist' before wounding passenger at London Overground station, say witnesses

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A man said to have shouted: "Death to Muslims" before stabbing a passenger at a south-east London Overground station has been arrested.

The 38-year-old from London was taken into custody on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after police were called to Forest Hill station at 1.18pm on Monday following a report of a serious assault.

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