Punched Topping-Up Oyster Card

A rail passenger using an Oyster top-up machine was punched to the floor – suffering a broken rib – at Stratford station.

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

They are appealing to members of the public to assist identifying him.

It was approximately 10.50pm on Thursday, May 16 when the victim was in the underpass of the busy east London station, adding credit to his Oyster card.

He was punched in the ribs and knocked to the floor by a stranger in an unprovoked assault.

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

Anyone who recognises him, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 673 of 16 of May.

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