Saturday 21 December 2019

Suspected Fare Dodger Wanted For Ticket Check Punch

Police are hunting a suspected fare dodger, who punched a ticket inspector in the mouth – chipping their teeth – when challenged at Purley railway station.

British Transport Police want to identify this suspect, who was caught on CCTV cameras.

Do you know this man him?

The assault happened at approximately 7.17pm on November 16. 

The victim, a member of rail staff, had challenged the man for not having a ticket.

The man became aggressive and later assaulted the member of staff by punching them to the face. 

A number of the victims teeth were chipped as a result of the punch.

Officers believe the man shown in this CCTV image may have information which could help them investigate.

If you know who they are, contact BTP by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 543 of 16/11/2019. 

Or you can ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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