Police Hunt Teens Over Elizabeth Line Assault, June 02

British Transport Police released CCTV images of teenagers wanted in connection with a violent assault on an Elizabeth line train to Paddington on May 10 at 7.30pm. A group assaulted four passengers, leaving one man slapped and threatened, another elbowed and spat at, a third punched and kicked, and a fourth punched and spat at. Police are appealing to the public for information to help identify those involved.

What Happened on the Train

Seven teenagers assaulted four passengers on an Elizabeth line service from Reading to London Paddington on May 10 at around 7.30pm. The first victim was slapped by one teenager and then threatened by the rest of the group. The teenagers then moved down the carriage and attacked three more people. One man was elbowed in the face and spat at, another was punched and kicked by two boys and two girls, and a third was punched and spat at. The group left the train at Paddington station after the attacks.

Police Appeal for Public Help

British Transport Police released CCTV images of individuals they want to speak to about the assault. Officers believe those pictured may have information that could assist the investigation. Anyone who recognises the people in the images can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 561 of May 10. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Disruptions on London Transport This Week

RMT union drivers are striking today and Thursday over TfL’s proposal to compress their working week. Services will be disrupted from 00.01 to 23.59 on both days. No service will run on the Circle Line, Piccadilly Line, Metropolitan Line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and Central Line between White City and Liverpool Street. Other lines will operate but at reduced capacity. Aslef union drivers have accepted the proposals and will continue working during the strikes.

Final Thoughts

British Transport Police are hunting teenagers over a violent assault on an Elizabeth line train that injured four passengers. Public information could help identify those responsible.

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