Police appeal after man attacked with a piece of wood and left lying in pool of his own blood at east London station

 
CCTV appeal: police wish to speak to these four men in connection with the attack
Alexandra Rucki30 April 2015
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked with a piece of wood and left lying in a pool of his own blood.

The 30-year-old man was set upon by the five men at Forest Gate station on April 12 shortly before 4pm, according to police.

Detectives said the men appeared to follow the victim into the station before kicking, punching, and beating him with a piece of wood.

Pictures from the scene showed the man lying face down in a pool of blood next to chipped pieces of wood.

He was taken to hospital for treatment and treated for “lacerations” to his head.

Victim: The man was left badly bloodied after the attack (Picture: Twitter/@callmekos)

British Transport Police have released CCTV images of four men they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

Detective Constable Jon Howlett said: “Violent incidents of this nature are extremely rare on the rail network.

“We need anyone who witnessed the assault to get in touch. I think the men in the images we are issuing today can help with our investigation.

“If you recognise them, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference ESUB/B14 of 29/04/2015. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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