Victoria line passenger needs surgery after unprovoked Tube attack
British Transport Police appeal for witnesses after assault between Stockwell and Vauxhall on 10 July
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A man needed surgery after an assault on a Victoria line train between Stockwell and Vauxhall on the morning of 10 July. The attack happened at around 11:10 am and left the victim with injuries to his legs, stomach and arms.
British Transport Police Constable Robert Jeavons said the incident appeared to be entirely unprovoked. The victim was travelling when he was repeatedly kicked by the suspect. Other passengers intervened during the assault.
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Suspect description released
Police described the suspect as a South-Asian male in his mid-to-late twenties. He is about six feet tall, of medium build and has a full black beard. He was accompanied by a woman at the time of the attack.
Witnesses or anyone with information can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40. The reference number for the incident is 166 of 10 July. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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This appears to have been an entirely unprovoked attack on a man who was just going about his day. The injuries he sustained were so serious that he required surgery on his leg.
Constable Robert Jeavons, British Transport Police
What happens next
British Transport Police continue to investigate the assault. No arrests have been made as of 11 July. The force has urged anyone who saw the incident or has relevant information to come forward.
Questions this report answers
+What happened on the Victoria line on 10 July?
A man was repeatedly kicked during an unprovoked attack on a Victoria line train between Stockwell and Vauxhall at 11:10 am. He required surgery on his leg after the assault. British Transport Police are investigating.
+How can witnesses contact the police about the Tube attack?
Witnesses can text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 166 of 10 July. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 for those who prefer not to give their details.
+What does the suspect look like?
The suspect is described as a South-Asian male in his mid-to-late twenties, about six feet tall, medium build, with a full black beard. He was accompanied by a woman during the incident on the Victoria line.
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