Train Assault Suspect Hunted After Accidental Shoulder Bump

A late-night train passenger had his spectacles smashed in retaliation after an accidental shoulder bump while boarding the service.

A mystery man, now wanted by transport cops, is believed to have deliberately swung his arm into the passenger's face after the incident.

British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating and are treating the enquiry as an assault.

They have released this CCTV image of their suspect and are requesting the public's help in identifying him.

The victim boarded the train at East Croydon station at approximately 11.30pm on Saturday, November 6 and was travelling towards Gatwick Airport.

As he did so he accidentally bumped into another male passenger.

The victim took a seat and the unknown male followed him before swinging his arm into the victim’s face and breaking their glasses.

Officers believe the man in the CCTV images may have information, which could assist their investigation.

If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 748 of 06/11/21.

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