Female Passenger Flattened By Flying Toolbox

A female train passenger was concussed when an unknown male suspect threw a heavy toolbox at the back of her head – knocking her down the station's stairs.

British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating the assault.

They have released these CCTV images of their suspect and are appealing for the public's assistance in identifying their suspect.

At Stoke Newington Overground station at 1.30pm on Thursday, July 22 a man entered the station with a heavy toolbox.

He threw it down the station’s stairs, hitting the victim to the back of the head, causing her to stumble down the stairwell. 

The man then went down the stairs to retrieve the toolbox.

The victim asked him why he threw it at her, to which he shouted: “I’m in a bad mood,” before leaving the station on a train

The victim attended hospital and was treated for a lump on the back of her head, a neck strain and mild concussion.

If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2100053612.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.