The “devastated” family of a man who died after he was assaulted at a south east London tube station has released a heart breaking tribute.

Sam Winter was taken to hospital in critical condition after he was assaulted on the stairs of Southwark Underground Station at around 9.30pm on Thursday, August 22.

The 28-year-old died in hospital on the evening of Saturday, August 24.

His family has shared that Sam was “kind, quick-witted and funny” and was a qualified physiotherapist, AI engineer as well as volunteering for multiple charities.

Sam’s family has said he had an “unendingly giving spirit” and that they will “never be the same”.

Since the assault, Rakeem Miles of East Street, Southwark has been charged with Grievous Bodily Harm in connection with the incident.

The 23-year-old has been remanded and is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, September 20.

British Transport Police has said it will make an application to amend the indictment to reflect Sam’s death.

In their full statement, Sam’s family said: “Sam was a very much-loved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend.

“We are devastated his life here has ended.

“He was a qualified physiotherapist, AI engineer and a volunteer with several charities.

“His family and friends will remember him as gentle and kind, quick-witted and funny, with deep faith and an unendingly giving spirit. 

“Our family will never be the same and we'll always miss him, but we take great comfort knowing he's now at home with his beloved Jesus and Father in heaven.

“We look forward to seeing him there.

“We ask that the press respects our request for privacy as we grieve as a family.” 

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Paul Atwell, said: “This was a horrific and tragic incident which has resulted in a young man losing his life.

“Our specialist family liaison officers are providing support to Sam’s family. Please can I ask that their privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact British Transport Police on 0800 405040 or text 61016 quoting 772 of 22 August.