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Man wanted by police after woman pushed down stairs at Leytonstone High Road Station

The assault occurred at around 8.30pm on Sunday 2nd June

Credit: British Transport Police

The British Transport Police are looking for a man who reportedly pushed a woman down the stairs at Leytonstone High Road Station.

The assault occurred at around 8.30pm on Sunday 2nd June. Police say the victim was heading down a stairwell with her bike when a man approached her and pushed her.

The woman was then punched in the face, causing her to fall to the ground. 


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Officers believe the man in the CCTV image below may have information that could help their investigation.

Credit: British Transport Police

Anyone who recognises him, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 250 of 3 June.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111


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