Suspected Fare-Dodger Wanted For Wine Bottles Assault

Transport cops are hunting a suspected fare-dodger, who swung a carrier bag containing wine bottles at a member of station staff when challenged.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this CCTV image of their suspect and are appealing for the assistance of the public to identify him.

At 10.05pm on Thursday, August 25 at busy Holborn Underground station in central London the staff member challenged a male for pushing through the ticket barrier behind another passenger.

The man began to shout abuse at the tube station worker, swearing at him and using threatening language.

He then said: “I’m going to do something that will make you mad,” before throwing a plastic bag containing bottles of wine towards the victim’s head. 

The victim held up his hand and the bottles hit him, causing a cut to his thumb.

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 168 of 25/08/22.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.