POLICE HAVE closed the case into the death of a railway worker who died of COVID-19 after she was spat at by a customer at work.

Belly Mujinga, 47, was working at Victoria station when the incident took place on March 21.

The mother-of-one later tested positive for the coronavirus and died on April 5, two weeks after she was spat an coughed at.

Today British Transport Police (BTP) announced that no further action will be taken in relation to the incident “following a thorough investigation” which involved interviewing a 57-year-old man in connection with the matter.

“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,” BTP said in a statement.

It added: “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.”

DCI Sam Blackburn said: “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.”

Mujinga leaves behind a husband and an 11-year-old daughter.