Hammer thug smashes two Tube passengers over the head in horrific random attacks
- Thug approached two men and hit them on the head at Seven Sisters last night
- A man was captured on CCTV in the station last night in a dark jacket and mask
- Both victims were given medical attention but didn’t suffer life-changing injuries
A hammer-wielding thug smashed two Tube passengers over the head in random attacks.
The man approached two men and hit them on the head with the blunt weapon, police said.
A man whom officers want to question was captured on CCTV on the station platform at Seven Sisters in Haringey, north London, just after 8pm last night.
The man was pictured wearing a dark jacket, white trousers and a face mask.
A man whom officers want to question was captured on CCTV on the station platform at Seven Sisters in Haringey, north London, just after 8pm last night
Both victims were given medical attention but did not suffer life-changing or life-threatening injuries, according to police.
British Transport Police are now hunting a man they think could be linked to the attack and today released images of a man they want to talk to over the assault.
BTP Inspector Gary Pinner described the incident as ‘concerning’ and ‘unprovoked’.
The man was pictured wearing a dark jacket, white trousers and a face mask
He said: ‘This is a concerning, unprovoked attack in a busy Underground station. We are really keen to trace and speak to the individual in the images..
‘Thankfully, incidents like this are rare on the railway network and we have deployed reassurance patrols in the area.
‘I’d ask anyone who recognises him to please text us on 61016, or call 999 if you see him.’