Police Hunt for Suspect After Violent Incident on London Underground Escalator

Police are on the hunt for a person who caused chaos on the London Underground, leaving a fellow passenger in need of surgery. The incident occurred at Waterloo underground station when a woman was seen shouting on a train before tearing down a six-foot poster stand on an escalator, which fell onto the victim’s ankle, requiring them to undergo an operation.

The British Transport Police have released a picture of the woman believed to be responsible for the assault, appealing to the public for information to aid in their investigation. Anyone who recognizes the woman in the image is urged to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 515 of 13 February 2024.

In a separate incident, another woman is being sought by authorities after allegedly assaulting multiple people with a handbag at Southwark underground station. The British Transport Police are asking for information from the public to assist in their investigation into this incident as well.

These incidents highlight the importance of public safety and the need for cooperation in identifying individuals who engage in violent behavior on public transportation.