Manhunt after young girl 'punched in face and racially abused' at Tube station

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after a young girl was racially abused and punched in the face at a Tube station in South London. British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to Gipsy Hill station just before 7.45pm on Thursday, February 6 to reports of an altercation.

It is alleged a man barged into a group of young girls at the Lambeth stop before making racist remarks and hitting one of them in the face three times when she challenged him. The rest of the group was also reportedly assaulted when they attempted to intervene.

Detectives are now asking the public to identify an individual who may have information helpful to the investigation. Two images released in connection show a man wearing a dark jacket, blue shirt, blue jeans and a grey beanie.

He also appears to be carrying a Sainsbury's shopping bag and a laptop case. A BTP spokesperson said: "Detectives investigating an assault on a group of girls at Gipsy Hill station are today releasing these images in connection.

"Shortly before 7.45pm on Thursday, 6 February a man barged into a group of young girls. When one of them challenged him he racially abused her and punched her in face three times. When the other girls attempted to stop him he then assaulted them."

Anyone who recognises him, or has any other information, is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 726 of 06/02/2025.

Anonymous reports can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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