The police are trying to identify a person who was found dead at an Underground station.

Officers were called to Plaistow Tube station at 6.05pm on Saturday, February 20 following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

The person was pronounced dead at the scene.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Officers are working to identify the individual and inform their next of kin.

"This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner."

Anyone who can help should call 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016.