Man suffers puncture wound after being 'punched by a stranger' on Tube platform

CCTV: Detectives want to speak to the man pictured about the attack
British Transport Police
Laura Proto19 April 2016
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A man suffered a puncture wound to his leg after being punched by a stranger on Tube platform.

The 36-year-old victim was waiting on the northbound Jubilee line platform at Green Park station when another man sat next to him.

The man allegedly punched him in the leg and the victim challenged him, before the attacker boarded a train.

The victim suffered a puncture wound during the attack, which happened at about 9pm on March 8.

British Transport Police have today released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to about the assault.

Detective Constable Denis Mahoney said: “Fortunately the victim was not seriously injured, but this was an unnecessary attack.

“We are committed to ensuring the Tube network remains a safe place for everyone and have a zero tolerance approach to all forms of violence.

“Having studied CCTV from the station of the alleged assault, I am today issuing an image of a man who I think has information about what happened. I would like him to come forward and speak to us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference 284 of 18/4/16. Information can also be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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