Wanted: Violent Tube Station Shoplifter

Police are hunting this suspected aggressive shoplifter after a tube station staff member was struck in the face, suffering a broken nose

British Transport Police have released this image and are appealing to the public to assist with identification.

At around 8pm on Friday July 2 at Green Park Underground station a man entered a shop and placed a number of items in his basket and walked out without paying.

A member of staff attempted to stop the man who responded by striking him in the face with the shopping basket.

Officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help their investigation.

If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 625 of 02/07/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.