Victoria Line racial abuse: Police seek woman from Oxford Circus CCTV
British Transport Police appeal for public help after passengers report abuse on 30 July train
Incident → evidence → outcomeBritish Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after passengers reported racial abuse on a Victoria Line train on 30 July 2025. The incident occurred during an evening journey from Victoria to Oxford Circus, with the woman involved leaving the train at Oxford Circus Underground station.
Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to in connection with the investigation. They believe she may have information that could assist their enquiries. The image was circulated on 1 August 2025.
How to contact police
Anyone who recognises the woman in the CCTV image is asked to contact British Transport Police. Members of the public can text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 817 of 30 July. Information can be provided anonymously.
The appeal follows reports of racial abuse directed at passengers during the journey. British Transport Police have not disclosed further details about the nature of the abuse or the identities of those affected.
What happens next
The investigation remains ongoing. British Transport Police have not indicated whether any arrests have been made or whether additional appeals for witnesses will be issued. The force has urged anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible.
Questions this report answers
01What happened on the Victoria Line on 30 July 2025?
Passengers reported racial abuse during a journey from Victoria to Oxford Circus on a Victoria Line train. British Transport Police are investigating the incident and have released CCTV footage of a woman they wish to speak to.
02How can I help the police investigation?
If you recognise the woman in the CCTV image, contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40. Quote reference 817 of 30 July when providing information, which can be done anonymously.
03Has anyone been arrested in connection with the incident?
British Transport Police have not confirmed whether any arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing, and the public are urged to come forward with any relevant information.
Support is available without a police report
Find London services, specialist support and the rights set out in the Victims’ Code. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
Find victim supportSend a correction or case update
If a hearing, charge or outcome has changed, send the court, case number and source document so we can update the record.
Contact the deskContinue the investigation
Transport CrimeVictoria line racial abuse suspect sought after late-night tube incident
Transport CrimeMan assaulted and spat at on train from Cricklewood station
Transport CrimeNorthern line suspect sought after two sexual assaults in three days
PolicingFacial recognition trial at London stations yields no matches in six months
PolicingMet to expand facial recognition cameras in West End despite trial catching no serious offenders