A man who died after being electrocuted while 'train surfing' has been named as the brother of a Harry Potter star.
The body of 27-year-old Benjamin Haddon-Cave was found on tracks between Hackney Wick and Stratford station along with 26-year-old Patrick Bolster on Thursday, March 21, reports Essex Live .
Haddon-Cave was the brother of Jessie Cave, who played Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter films.
His family said in a statement published by the Evening Standard: “He was our beloved son and brother and we are completely devastated. He was an incredibly kind and talented music producer, writer and actor.
"He was the middle son of five and we are all utterly heartbroken. His long-standing girlfriend is similarly bereft.”
Det Sgt David Taylor from British Transport Police, said at the time: “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 we’ve been able to gather suggests 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, with reference 23 of 21 March.”
