The incident happened at the height of morning rush hour
An altercation broke out on a Tube train after a man tried to shove a female passenger to the ground. During rush hour at 8.30am on Tuesday, July 28 a man boarded a Circle line train at Kings Cross St Pancras heading to Aldgate.
Police say he then pushed a woman already on board, who was only prevented from falling to the ground by other passengers. This led to an altercation breaking out involving the man and the other passengers.
British Transport Police have launched an investigation into the incident and is asking witnesses to get in touch. A force spokesperson said: “Detectives investigating an assault on board a Tube train in Central London are appealing for those who witnessed the incident to come forward.
“The incident occurred at around 8.30am on Tuesday, July 28, on board a Circle line train heading to Aldgate. A man boarded the train at King’s Cross St Pancras and then pushed a woman who was already on board. She was only prevented from falling to the ground by other passengers.
“Another altercation then followed between the man and the other passengers. Officers investigating the incident are appealing for anyone who intervened or who saw what happened to get in touch.
“If you saw what happened or have any relevant information, please text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 189 of 28 July. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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