Woman pushed down stairs and punched to the ground outside Leytonstone High Road overground station

Ellis Whitehouse

27 June 2024 at 3:46 am·1-min read

Police want to speak to this man in connection with an assault in Leytonstone — -Credit: (Image: BTP)

A woman was reportedly pushed down a flight of stairs before being punched in the face on the Essex border. British Transport Police have launched an investigation and want to speak to the man pictured following the attack on June 2 this year.

The incident took place at Leytonstone High Road overground station on the Saturday at around 8.30pm. British Transport Police said the victim was heading down a stairwell with her bike when a man approached her and pushed her.

A spokesman said: "Once outside the station, the man punched the woman in the face causing her to fall to the ground. Officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information that could help their investigation.

"Anyone who recognises him, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 250 of 3 June. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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