Man thrown to floor in unprovoked attack – Central London
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Do you recognise this young man?
Detectives continuing to investigate an assault at Oxford Circus Underground station one year on are today releasing images of a man they would like to speak to in connection as well as CCTV footage of the incident.
At just after 8pm on 23 August 2020, the victim alighted from a southbound Bakerloo Line train onto the platform at Oxford Circus Underground station.
He was then approached by a young man he didn’t know who asked if he was Muslim.
A verbal exchange took place before the victim was lifted into the air and thrown to the floor, causing the victim facial injuries and bruising to his limbs and body.
Officers believe the man in the images may have vital information which could assist their investigation.
If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 439 of 23/08/20.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
