Disturbing Assault at Charing Cross Underground Station
In a violent encounter at Charing Cross Underground station, an off-duty police officer endured a severe assault.
The incident occurred just before 06:00 hours on Sunday, May 7. The officer, waiting for a northbound Northern line Tube service, was attacked by four men.
Dire Consequences for the Officer
In the ensuing melee, the attackers made off with the officer’s phone and bag containing a laptop and set of keys.
The officer suffered significant injuries from the encounter, including a broken wrist, a perforated eardrum, and two broken teeth.
Investigation Underway
The British Transport Police (BTP) has apprehended two suspects – a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man.
They were arrested on suspicion of assault with intent to rob and are currently released on conditional bail pending further inquiries.
The investigators believe that the man in the released CCTV images may hold crucial information and have requested anyone who recognises him to reach out.
The Rising Trend of Assaults on the Underground
The recent incident reflects an escalating trend. In the 12 months leading up to March 2023, there were 1,570 assaults reported on the London Underground network.
This number denotes a worrying 15% rise from the previous 12 months, when 1,369 assaults were recorded.
Call to Action
The British Transport Police urge anyone with any information about the Charing Cross Underground station incident to contact them by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 102 of May 7.
For anonymous reporting, individuals can call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
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There was no way the assailants could have known the victim was an off duty policeman. That is irrelevant. This was a serious assault and theft. Once convicted, they should face a lengthy stay in prison unless they are non British citizens, in which case they should be securely interned pending permanent deportation. Any dependents relying on benefits should be sent back too.
Anyone who hurts a member of the police NHS staff should automatically get time in prison