Balcombe Railway Death: Detectives Appeal for Witnesses

Detectives investigating the death of a man on the railway near Balcombe are asking anyone who may have spoken to him in the days before he died to contact police.

British Transport Police officers were called to the tracks near Balcombe at around 4.15am on Tuesday 5 May after reports of a casualty on the line.

Paramedics also attended, but Paul Mason, 63, from Bodmin in Cornwall, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Enquiries remain ongoing into the circumstances leading up to his death, and detectives are now trying to build a clearer picture of Paul’s movements before the incident.

Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen Paul in or around Balcombe, Haywards Heath, and Ansty between Saturday 2 May and Tuesday 5 May.

BTP Detective Sergeant Aidan McNulty said:

“Did you see Paul at the start of May? If so, was he doing anything out of the ordinary? Was he with anyone, or talking to anyone in passing? If you saw Paul or have any information no matter how small it may seem, we urge you to get in touch with us to assist our ongoing enquiries. Doing so may provide invaluable answers to our investigation and closure for Paul’s family.”

Anyone who saw Paul, spoke to him, or has any information that may help the investigation is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 50 of 5 May.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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