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Streatham Common Station Reopens After Incident

Train services across South London resumed following a temporary closure at Streatham Common station on May 17, 2026. British Transport Police responded to reports of a fight involving a knife at approximately 11:25am, leading to the station's closure and significant disruption to Thameslink, Southern, and Gatwick Express services. Three men were arrested in connection with the incident, which affected travel across Central and South London throughout the afternoon.