A man was found dead last night after being hit by a train at Mitcham Eastfields.

Officers were called to the station at 9.43pm on January 22 following reports a person had been struck by a train.

Paramedics also attended and a 22-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

A statement posted on the National Rail website last night said that the incident meant all trains had to come to a stop.

"It is with great sadness that we were advised of a person being hit by a train," it read.

"As an immediate safety precaution all trains had come to a stand, and the electricity supply was turned off.

"The emergency services along with quick response Network Rail staff attended, and dealt with the incident as safely as possible.

"Southern and Thameslink work closely with the Samaritans and support the work that they do.

"If you or someone close to you has been affected by this incident or other, there is always someone to talk to.

"Contact the Samaritans on 116123 free at any time, on any phone. Help and advice is only a phone call away."