Detectives investigating the death of a railway worker who died of coronavirus after being spat at are taking no further action.
Mum-of-one and Thameslink rail ticket collector Belly Mujinga, 47, from Hendon, North London, died from Covid-19 after a passenger spat at her at Victoria Station.
British Transport Police have now said no further action will be taken in relation to her death following “extensive enquiries”.
A statement said: "Following a review of all the information, senior detectives have concluded that there is no evidence to substantiate any criminal offences having taken place, and that the tragic death of Belly Mujinga was not a consequence of this incident."
Senior detectives said they made their conclusions after a full and thorough investigation, after reviewing CCTV and speaking to key witnesses.
No further action will be taken against a 57-year-old man from London who was interviewed in connection with the incident, police confirmed.
The mother-of-one and an unnamed colleague who was with her at the time were spat on during the incident, and both went on to contract Covid-19.
Although the other woman recovered, Belly’s condition deteriorated after she started to feel ill.
She died just three days after being admitted to an intensive care ward and put on a ventilator.
Her husband Lusamba, 60, and their daughter Ingrid, 11, never got to say goodbye.
A statement from the British Transport Police released today says: "British Transport Police (BTP) can confirm that no further action will be taken in relation to an incident at London Victoria station in March, following a full and thorough investigation.
"On 11 May, it was reported to BTP that a 47-year-old lady, Belly Mujinga, had been spat and coughed at while working in the ticket hall with two colleagues on 21 March.
"Very sadly, she died on 5 April in hospital, having tested positive for Coronavirus.
"Detectives have conducted extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances of what happened on 21 March.
"This has involved reviewing CCTV footage of the incident and speaking to key witnesses.
"Following a review of all the information, senior detectives have concluded that there is no evidence to substantiate any criminal offences having taken place, and that the tragic death of Belly Mujinga was not a consequence of this incident.
"As a result, the matter will not be referred to the Crown Prosecution Service."
The statement continued: "No further action will be taken against a 57-year-old man from London who was interviewed in connection with this matter.
"Belly’s family have been informed about the result of the investigation and will continue to be supported by specialist officers."
Detective Chief Inspector Sam Blackburn added: "I know the loss of Belly has moved so many people, and I can assure you we have done everything we can to provide answers for her family.
"As a result of our enquiries, we can now be confident that this incident did not lead to Belly’s tragic death.
"Our thoughts remain with her family and we will continue to support them as they come to terms with the loss of their much-loved mother and wife.”
Angie Doll, managing director of Southern Railway and Gatwick Express, said: "While we note the BTP's conclusions, this does not detract from the tragic loss of our colleague.
"Belly worked at Victoria for nine years and was a very friendly and well-liked member of our team who we sorely miss.
"Our heart goes out to her husband and daughter, who we continue to offer support to at this difficult time.
"Everyone on the railway is doing an incredible job helping healthcare professionals and other key workers to get to work at a challenging time.
"We are devastated that this pandemic has affected people across the transport industry, including two of our own colleagues who have sadly passed away due to coronavirus.
"We continue to do all we can to protect our extraordinary colleagues, who are key workers themselves, as the country focuses on defeating this terrible illness together."
Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris said: "My thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Belly Mujinga at this wrenching time, as well as with her colleagues and all critical workers on the railway and across the UK.
"This outcome does nothing to change the fact that all workers should be treated with compassion and respect, as we see out this crisis as a country and into the future.
"We will continue working to protect our frontline transport workers, who are playing a vital role in supporting passengers and keeping our country moving."
