London Bridge Tube station attack leaves man with bleed on brain

A man has been left with a bleed on his brain after being attacked at London Bridge Tube station.

At 12.50am on Sunday, August 20, the victim tapped through the barrier to exit London Bridge Tube station when a man tailgated behind him alongside two other men who tapped through.

Following a brief altercation between the men, the victim was punched in the face multiple times and kicked in the head. He was taken to hospital and sustained a bleed to the brain.

One man has been arrested and released under investigation.

Detectives investigating the serious assault have released a CCTV image in connection.

A British Transport Police spokesman said: “Detectives believe the man in the CCTV image may have information that could help their investigation.

“Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 40 of 20 August.

“Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Pictured top: CCTV footage of the man police would like to speak with (Picture: BTP)