Life term for horror moment random stranger was pushed in front of Tube train

A man who pushed a complete stranger on to Tube tracks in a random attack has been jailed for life.

Brwa Shorsh, 24, of no fixed address, received an indeterminate life sentence at Inner London Crown Court today.

He was found guilty by a jury of attempted murder at the same court on July 31.

The court heard how, on February 3, at around 2.53pm, the victim, a man in his 60s, was at Oxford Circus underground station when he encountered Shorsh. The victim had seen Shorsh positioned on a bench on the southbound Victoria line platform.

As he neared Shorsh, checking the arrival of the next train on the overhead screen, he was pushed – unprovoked – by Shorsh onto the tracks as an train approached.

A witness immediately responded, pulling the victim back on to the platform. The train driver also responded quickly and the victim did not sustain any serious injuries.

Shorsh left the station and he was arrested by an officer, who recognised him from the CCTV images collected, just hours later at Warren Street station at around 10.30pm.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Sam Painter, said: “I am pleased with today’s result and wish to thank everyone involved in the investigation who quickly worked to identify and arrest Shorsh.

“It is worth noting that the judge highly commended the witness, who bravely pulled the victim off the tracks, for his selfless actions to help the victim.

“As reflected by the life sentence handed down, Shorsh is an extremely dangerous individual who is thankfully now off the streets and behind bars.

“It is hoped this will provide some comfort and closure to his victim who continues to work toward his recovery from this terrifying encounter with Shorsh.”

Pictured top: Brwa Shorsh (Picture: BTP)