A man who died following a “horrific” assault at Southwark Underground Station has been named as his devastated family pay tribute to the “gentle” and “kind” son.

Sam Winter, 28, was attacked on the station staircase at 9.30pm on August 22 and was taken to hospital in a critical condition. He died surrounded by his family in hospital on the evening of August 24, the Metropolitan Police said.

Rakeem Miles, 23, of East Street, Southwark, has been charged with grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident, the force said. He has been remanded, and will appear at Inner London Crown Court on September 20.

Police will make an application to amend the indictment to reflect Mr Winter’s death, they said. In a statement, Mr Winter’s family paid tribute to him as “gentle and kind. Sam was a very much-loved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend.

Sam Winter, 28, was attacked on the station staircase at 9.30pm on August 22 and was taken to hospital in a critical condition. He died two days later at the hospital. | British Transport Police

“We are devastated his life here has ended. He was a qualified physiotherapist, AI engineer and a volunteer with several charities. His family and friends will remember him as gentle and kind, quick-witted and funny, with deep faith and an unendingly giving spirit.

“Our family will never be the same and we’ll always miss him, but we take great comfort knowing he’s now at home with his beloved Jesus and Father in heaven. We look forward to seeing him there.”

Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector Paul Atwell, said: “This was a horrific and tragic incident which has resulted in a young man losing his life.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 405040 or text 61016 quoting 772 of August 22.

Sam Winter: Family pay tribute to 'kind' man, 28, who died after assault at Southwark Underground Station