Tube passengers smashed over the head with hammer in random attack
A hammer-wielding man smashed two tube passengers over the head in a random attack.
Both victims were treated by medical professionals but neither of them suffered life-changing or life-threatening injuries, according to the British Transport Police (BTP).
Officers have released a picture showing a person they want to question in connection with the assault.
The person was captured on CCTV on the station platform at Seven Sisters in Haringey, north London, just after 8pm last night.
In the picture they are wearing a dark jacket, white trousers and a face mask.
BTP Inspector Gary Pinner described the attack as ‘concerning’ and ‘unprovoked’.
He said: ‘This is a concerning, unprovoked attack in a busy underground station.
‘We are really keen to trace and speak to the individual in the images.
‘Thankfully, incidents like this are rare on the railway network and we have deployed reassurance patrols in the area.
‘I’d ask anyone who recognises him to please text us on 61016, or call 999 if you see him.’
Anyone who may have any information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 455 of 29/10/20 or calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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