Cops search for travelling man who attacked and abused two on East Croydon train

Police are searching for the perpetrator after two men were subjected to a vicious homophobic attack on a train to East Croydon.

The victims were physically attacked and verbally abused on a service between London Bridge and East Croydon stations.

Cops yesterday, Monday January 10, released CCTV images in connection with the incident.

At just before 7.30pm on 27 December 2021, a man subjected two victims to a tirade of homophobic abuse before assaulting them both.

As a result of the attack one of the victims suffered a broken toe for which he required treatment at hospital.

Officers believe the man in the CCTV images may have information which could help their investigation.

If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 374 of 27/12/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11.