THE family of a young man who fell from a platform at East Croydon station has confirmed he died from being electrocuted.

Joseph Cafun fell in front of a Southern train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria at about 4.20pm last Tuesday.

An inquest into his death was opened at Croydon Coroner's Court last Thursday.

His family were told that Joseph was stretching, about half a metre from the edge of Platform One, when he lost his balance.

He fell backwards onto the track and hit his head on the live rail, which electrocuted him.

He was travelling on an empty stomach after spending the day cleaning his new home in Shirley.

His brother Evian said: "He was doing some stretching, as he was into martial arts training like myself.

"It doesn't surprise me, as that is exactly what he would've been doing. We used to practice when we were out and about.

"He lost his balance and fell backwards. He hit his head on the live rail and had passed away before the train ran over his body.

"He was a really good guy. He was always so positive and upbeat. We're spiritual, so we believe that Joseph is floating around and is in peace."