Handbag Attack!: Multiple Injuries At Southwark Station

A handbag-wielding assailant is being hunted after injuring multiple women at Southwark Underground Station.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image of their suspect.

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

Between 9.45am and 10.00am on Tuesday, April 2, a woman entered the station and caused facial injuries to multiple women by swinging her handbag around.

 

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

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 2400042028.

 

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.