Train seats and headrest slashed by knifeman who BT police are desperate to trace

Detectives are anxious to track down a man who wielded a knife to slash train seats and a headrest behind a seated passenger on a train to London Bridge.

The incident happened at around 3pm on Monday, September 23.

British Transport Police have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the troubling case.

They said: ” Detectives investigating a man in possession of an offensive weapon and responsible for a serious public order offence on board a train from Erith to London Bridge have released images in connection.

“Officers believe the man in the images may have information which could help with their investigation.”

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 2400123973.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Pictured top: A CCTV image of a man police want to trace (Picture: BT Police)