Man sought after Clapham Junction station assault
Victim sustained facial injuries requiring hospital treatment after an altercation at the station.
Incident → evidence → outcomeBritish Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for information following an assault at Clapham Junction railway station that left a victim with significant facial injuries. The incident took place around 5.30pm on Wednesday 19 August.
The attack occurred after a man alerted station staff that another individual had pushed through the station barriers. In response, the man who had reportedly bypassed the barriers punched the victim twice in the face. The victim's injuries necessitated hospital treatment.
Officers investigating the assault have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. BTP is asking anyone who recognises the man to contact them.
Anyone with information should text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 583 of 19 August. Alternatively, individuals can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
01When and where did the assault happen?
The assault occurred at approximately 5.30pm on Wednesday 19 August at Clapham Junction railway station. The incident followed an altercation after a man reportedly pushed through the station barriers.
02What injuries did the victim sustain?
The victim suffered significant facial injuries as a result of being punched twice in the face. These injuries required hospital treatment.
03How can I help the police investigation?
British Transport Police are asking anyone who recognises the man in the released image to contact them. You can text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 583 of 19 August.
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