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BTP Issues CCTV Appeal Over Racially Aggravated Assault at Bond Street Station

Forensic work to identify the sprayed substance continues, with no reported ill effects.

Overview

  • A woman entering Bond Street station with her sister and two young children on 11 October reported racial abuse and an assault at about 7:30pm.
  • Police say a collision with the family’s pushchair preceded the man’s alleged racist shouting and the woman pulling the victim’s hair.
  • The man produced a small bottle he claimed was pepper spray and sprayed an unknown substance toward the family.
  • British Transport Police released images of two people of interest and believe they may have information to assist the investigation.
  • Witnesses are urged to text BTP on 61016 quoting reference 413 of 12 October or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.