Police hunt well-dressed gang who attacked man at Angel Tube station
Do you know this man? - Credit: Archant
A well-dressed gang who attacked an innocent bystander leaving him with a chipped tooth and split lip is being hunted by police.
Do you know this man? - Credit: Archant
The 21-year-old victim was walking through Angel Tube station with friends at about 12.15am on Saturday, January 25 when a group of men carried out an unprovoked assault, leaving him needing stitches.
Do you know this man? - Credit: Archant
Police have now released images of four men they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
Do you know this man? - Credit: Archant
Det Con Oliver Carne, the investigating officer, said: “The 21-year-old victim, from Ilford, was making his way through Angel London Underground station.
“A group of around four men approached them and assaulted the victim, before leaving the station.”
After viewing CCTV footage, officers are asking members of the public to help identify three men, who they think can help with the investigation.
Det Con Carne added: “This appears to be an unprovoked assault that left the victim with a chipped tooth and a split lip, requiring stitches.
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“I’m urging anyone who recognises the group of men pictured, or has any information that could assist with the investigation, to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information can call British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting LUA/B7 of 25/02/14. Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
