A man was rushed to a major trauma centre after a serious assault in Maida Vale underground station.

The site was closed for a time as officers attended the scene.

British Transport Police (BTP) was called at 3.30pm to reports of an assault.

A spokesman said: "On arrival at the station, BTP officers along with ambulance staff located a male on the floor of the booking hall.

"He was unresponsive with injuries consistent with a serious assault."

The man was rushed to hospital and the extent of his injuries are unknown.

A statement from London Ambulance Service said: " We treated a patient at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre as a priority.”

Police are attempting to contact his family and were unable to share further details of the incident.

The incident is being investigated and forensics officers were seen outside the station.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40.