Man ‘punched’ in homophobic attack on London train

British Transport Police are calling for witnesses to come forward after a man was “punched and kicked” during a homophobic attack on a London train last month.

The incident took place on a train from Charing Cross to Bexleyheath on Tuesday, July 15 at around 5.30am.

PC Michael Willoughby, the officer investigating the attack, said: “The victim boarded the train at Charring Cross around 5.30am.

“During the journey a man sat opposite him and began making homophobic comments to him and began taking pictures of the victim on his phone. The victim challenged the man, but was punched and kicked in return.”

According to This Is Local London, the suspect has been described as a Chinese men, aged around 35, who was wearing a dark grey chart, black trousers and black shoes at the time of the attack. He is thought to be approximately 5’9.

PC Willoughby continued: “Anti-social or violent behaviour has no place on the railway and passengers should feel able to use the network without fear of becoming a victim of crime.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information about what took place, should get in touch.”

Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or texting 61016 quoting SSUB/B6 of 7/8/14.

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