Police have confirmed this afternoon that one of two men who died on railway tracks in London yesterday is from Aberystwyth.

The bodies of two men were found between the Hackney Wick and Stratford stations in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The pair died after sustaining serious electrical burns on the tracks near the London Stadium.

Their names have not yet been released by authorities.

A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “A 27-year-old man from Clerkenwell and a 25-year-old man from Aberystwyth were each pronounced dead at the scene after coming into contact with the over-head powerlines between 1am and 2.30am on 21 March. 

“Their families have each been informed and are now being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.” 

Det Sgt David Taylor, from British Transport Police, added: “Our thoughts are with both families as they come to terms with this devastating news, we will of course provide them with as much support as possible. 

“This is a fast-paced enquiry and officers have been working throughout the night to understand exactly what happened.

“The initial evidence that we’ve been able to gather suggests that both men were on top of a moving freight train wagon, when they came into contact with the over-head power lines.

“Our investigation will continue to examine how and why they came to be on top of this train although there is nothing to indicate that graffiti was involved.   

“I would continue to urge anyone with information to contact us as soon as they can – the best way is to call 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016.”