TfL Elizabeth line: Rail worker 'attacked' on rush hour platform

A rail worker was assaulted on an Elizabeth line platform, say police, who have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak with.

British Transport Police (BTP) says the worker was assaulted at Whitechapel Underground station.

The force said in a statement: "The incident took place on the Elizabeth Line platform on Wednesday November 8 at around 6.35pm.

"The member of rail staff was walking along the platform before he was punched in the back of the head.

"The victim was taken to hospital as a precaution but did not require treatment."

BTP said: "Detectives would like to speak to the man in the image as they believe he may have information that could help their investigation."

Anyone with information can contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40 or texting 61016, with reference 513 of 08/11/2023.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.