The victim was left with chemical burns
A railway worker has been left needing eye surgery after they were allegedly squirted in the face with a chemical from a Lucozade bottle at Blackfriars station. The victim was left with chemical burns after a confrontation at the busy London station on May 17 this year.
At around 6pm, four men alighted a train from Sevenoaks and barged through the barriers. One of the men quickly became abusive after they were stopped by a railway worker and their colleagues.
The three men then returned to the ticket barriers and one of them pulled a Lucozade Sport bottle out of his jacket and squirted a clear liquid onto the worker’s face, who felt immediate pain in his eyes and lost his vision.
The group of four men ran away while the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors treated him for chemical burns.
BTP Detective Constable Victoria Callaghan said: “This was a horrific attack that has left the victim requiring eye surgery for his long-term injuries.
“An investigation into the serious assault was launched immediately and we have been exploring all lines of enquiry over several months.
“As a result, we have recently obtained clearer CCTV footage of a man we believe can assist our investigation.
“If you know who he is, please contact us by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 529 of 17 May 2025.”
Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
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