An unprovoked attack on a London Underground platform has left a 51-year-old man with a serious eye injury. At 7.50pm on February 19 he entered Moorgate station and went to the southbound Northern line platform.
Shortly afterwards he walked past a man who then suddenly punched him in the face. The victim fled from his attacker and was helped by members of the public and an off-duty police officer.
British Transport Police (BTP) was called to the station but were unable to track down the suspect. The 51-year-old man was treated in hospital after suffering a serious injury in the eye.
It was thankfully later found not to be life-changing. The suspect is described as a Black man with a beard, around 5ft 7in, wearing a black jacket, grey jogging bottoms, dark trainers, and he was carrying an orange Sainsbury’s shopping bag.
Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the attack. A BTP spokesperson said: “Did you witness the incident, or do you have any information which could help the investigation?
“Anyone with information can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 with the reference 461 of 19 February 2025. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.”
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