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Police Seek Man After Linked Stabbings at Oxford Circus

Investigators link the two stabbings, urging witnesses to contact British Transport Police.

Overview

  • Emergency services responded to incidents at 3:40am on Saturday and just after 1:30am on Sunday at Oxford Circus Tube station.
  • A 23-year-old man was stabbed in the first incident and a 43-year-old man was stabbed in the second, with both treated in hospital.
  • British Transport Police released a CCTV image of a man they want to question in connection with the case.
  • Detectives say the assaults are connected and have increased visible patrols at the station during the investigation.
  • No arrests have been made, and witnesses are asked to text BTP on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 49 of August 31.