Tube station attacks: Urgent appeal after man pushed onto tracks at Finchley Road

A man has attacked two people at London Underground stations, one was assaulted and the other pushed onto the Tube tracks.

British Transport Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find the suspect.

The first assault took place at 11.50am on Thursday (October 27) at Baker Street Station.

Then shortly after 12pm a man was pushed onto the tracks at Finchley Road station.

Neither of the victims suffered serious injuries, according to police.

At this stage it is not believed that any parties involved were known to each other, police said.

Detectives have released an image of the man they want to trace.

Det Insp Paul Watts, said: “Following these concerning incidents, we want to trace this man at the earliest opportunity and we are appealing for the public’s help to establish his whereabouts.

“If you see someone matching this image, please contact police urgently by calling 999 and referencing 517 of 27/10/22. Please do not approach them.

“This investigation is moving at pace and we would like to reassure the public that we’ll have a highly visible presence of officers on the network in London throughout this evening looking out for your safety.”