Two Sought After Hate Crime at Wood Lane Station


Victim was filmed as attack took place

Two Sought After Hate Crime at Wood Lane Station
The police would like to speak to these two men. Picture: BTP

September 9, 2024

British Transport Police (BTP) has released an image of two men sought in connection with a hate crime that took place at Wood Lane underground station.

The victim was sat along on the train at around 9pm on 26 June when two people sat opposite and started to become verbally abusive.

The victim left the train at Wood Lane and was followed off by the two individuals, one of which proceeded to kick the victim as the other filmed.

Officers would like to speak to the two people pictured as they believe they may have information which could help with their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 833 of 26 June.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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