7 December 2024
RMT Press Office:
RMT is devastated to learn that one of their members who was assaulted working at Ilford railway station on Wednesday, has tragically died.
The Customer Experience Assistant for MTREL was assaulted
on Wednesday evening and police announced their death yesterday.
General Secretary Mick Lynch said: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our member, Jorge Ortega, who died following an attack while at work.
“The whole union sends its condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at this awful time and everyone’s thoughts at RMT are with them.
“We will keep a close eye on legal proceedings and will comment further in due course when it is appropriate.”
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