A man has been taken to hospital after a police incident at Charlton station this morning (Wednesday).

British Transport Police were called to the station at around 7am this morning to reports of concerns for the welfare of a man.

Officers and paramedics attended.

The man has been taken to hospital for assessment.

Train services were diverted between London Bridge and Dartford this morning as a result of the incident.

The delays ended at 8.30am, according to Thameslink.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "British Transport Police were called to Charlton station at 6.59am this morning (Wednesday 3 November) following reports of concern for the welfare of a man.

"Officers and paramedics attended and the man has been taken to hospital for assessment."

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