Female Tube Passenger Hospitalised: Mystery Woman In Black Wanted

A disruptive female tube train passenger hospitalised a fellow traveller when she pulled down a six-foot poster that injured the victim's ankle.

The suspect was witnessed shouting on a Jubilee Line train before getting off at Waterloo Underground Station, where the victim was injured.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image of the woman they are hunting.

Investigating officers are appealing to members of the public to assist identifying her.

On Tuesday, February 13, at around 7.40pm, the mystery female headed towards the escalators at the station after causing the train carriage disturbance.

The suspect then pulled down the poster stand, causing it to fall onto the victim and land on their ankle. 

The victim needed an operation and spent several days in hospital as a result.

Officers believe the woman in the image may have information that could help with their investigation.

Anyone who recognises the woman in the image is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 515 of 13 February 2024.

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