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Police have initiated a manhunt after observing a suspect throw another man onto a subway rail.
The British Transport Police have published a photograph of a man wanted in connection with two assaults that occurred today on the London Underground.
At approximately 11:50, the suspect was observed beating another man at Baker Street Station.
Shortly after noon, he was spotted at Finchley Road station, where he had shoved another man onto the lines.
British Transport Police have issued an urgent request for assistance in locating the man shown. He was observed attacking a man at London’s Baker Street Tube Station and forcing a second man into the rails at Finchley Road Station.
The second incident occurred at Finchley Road Tube Station, London, at noon, when a man was pushed onto the lines.
None of the victims had major injuries as a result of the attacks.
Detectives believe that neither victim knew the suspect.
Anyone with information on the attack or who recognizes the individual in the photo is urged to call police immediately.
Those with information should contact the British Transport Police at 999.
Detective Inspector Paul Watts stated, “Following these troubling instances, we wish to locate this man as soon as possible and are requesting the public’s assistance in doing so.”
If you encounter someone matching this description, please phone the police immediately at 999. Please stay away from them.
“Tonight investigation is proceeding swiftly, and we’d want to reassure the public that there will be a highly visible presence of officers on the network in London this evening to ensure your safety.”