Man Kicked in Head During Earl's Court Station Assault
British Transport Police release images of individuals sought in connection with the August 7 incident.
Incident → evidence → outcomeBritish Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked on a District line train and subsequently at Earl's Court station on August 7. The incident occurred around 6:45 pm when the victim was surrounded by a group on a District line service.
The group attacked the man, kicking him in the head, before he exited the train at Earl's Court. The assault continued as the group followed the man to the station barriers and attacked him again.
Police Appeal for Information
BTP have released images of individuals they wish to speak to as part of their ongoing investigation into the assault. Detectives are urging anyone who can identify the people in the released images, or who has any information regarding the incident, to come forward.
Members of the public can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 628 of 7 August. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
01When did the assault at Earl's Court station happen?
The assault took place on the evening of August 7. The incident began on a District line train around 6:45 pm and continued at the Earl's Court station barriers.
02What happened to the victim during the attack?
The victim was surrounded by a group on a District line train and was kicked in the head. The assault continued at the Earl's Court station barriers.
03Who is investigating the incident?
The British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating the assault. They have released images of people they wish to speak to in connection with the attack.
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