Police Hunt Man Over Shocking Tooting Station Assault
Officers are on the lookout for a man caught on CCTV after a violent incident at Tooting railway station on October 26. The assault happened around 5 p.m., sparking a police appeal to track down the suspect.
Man Shoves Through Ticket Barrier, Grabs Staff Member’s Neck
A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesperson said: “A man tried to shuffle through the ticket barrier but was stopped by rail staff. Before leaving, he pushed past the barrier and grabbed the staff member’s neck.” The victim was clearly targeted after trying to prevent fare evasion.
CCTV Image Released – Do You Recognise Him?
- Young man in black tracksuit
- Wearing black Nike trainers
- White Apple AirPods visible
Police believe the man pictured can help with their ongoing investigation. The force is urging anyone who recognises him or has information to step forward.
How to Help – Contact British Transport Police
If you know anything, contact BTP immediately:
- Text: 61016
- Phone: 0800 40 50 40 (quote ref 414 of Oct 26)
- Anonymous tip: 0800 555 111
Don’t stay silent – your info could crack this case wide open!
