Female Off-Duty Police Officer Attacked by Group at London Tube Station for Challenging Fare Dodgers
A female off-duty police officer was punched, kicked, and had a drink thrown at her by a group of fare dodgers at Wood Green Underground Station in London. British Transport Police have released CCTV images of potential witnesses to aid their investigation.
Female off-duty police officer was assaulted by a mob at Wood Green Underground Station in north London after challenging fare dodgers. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 12, around 4:20 pm. The officer was punched, kicked, and had a drink thrown over her head.
The British Transport Police have released CCTV footage of four men and two women who they believe could have information to assist in the investigation. The group had attempted to barge through the barrier without tickets when the officer intervened.
Transport for London (TfL) has announced new measures to tackle fare evasion, which costs TfL £130 million annually. The crackdown includes targeting prolific fare evaders and utilizing advanced technology to combat the issue.
Anyone with information about the assault is urged to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 453 of 12 June. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
According to the source: lbc.co.uk.
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