Earl’s Court: Man punched in the head and needs eye surgery after asking for directions

A man was punched in the head and now requires eye surgery after being assaulted at Earl’s Court station.

At about 5pm on January 14, the victim asked a man if the train was travelling to Notting Hill.

The suspect is then believed to have assaulted the victim who was left with injuries to his eye which now require surgery.

The British Transport Police has released images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the assault.

Anyone who knows him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40.

In both cases, quote reference number 420 of 14/01/23. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.