Train Hand Sanitising Assault

A train passenger mocked for sanitising his hands was violently pushed onto the platform when he tried to alert station staff.

British Transport Police (BTP) are hunting this suspect after the incident in south-west London.

When the victim was pushed from the carriage he suffered cuts to his arms and lost his glasses.

At just before 11am on Sunday July 4, the suspect started talking to the victim from the other side of the train carriage as they travelled between Stoneleigh and Raynes Park stations.

He said it was ridiculous that he was sanitising his hands.

The victim stood up to alert staff at Raynes Park station when the suspect grabbed his phone and started waving it in the air. 

The victim managed to get his phone back and positioned himself at the train doors to get the attention of station staff on the platform.

The man then pushed the victim from behind, sending him crashing to the platform. 

If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 193 of 04/07/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.