Bus Ticket Inspector Repeatedly Punched In Face: CCTV Images Released

A bus ticket inspector was repeatedly punched in the face when he asked a passenger for proof he had paid his fare.

These CCTV images – taken on the double-decker – have been released in the hope of identifying the suspect.

A Transport for London Revenue Protection Inspector, aged 58 years-old, was checking tickets in central London on Tuesday July 21.

He was on board a route 148 bus at 12.30pm as it travelled around Parliament Square when he approached a passenger to check his ticket.

He was punched in the face several times, sustaining bruising and cuts to the face, but he did not require hospital treatment.

The suspect is described as a tall black man, with short black hair.

He wore a light coloured t-shirt and shorts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Neil Webb, who is leading the investigation on 020 3054 6712.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting ref: 186262.