Off-duty officer attacked after confronting fare evaders at Wood Green station

05 July 2025 , 21:16

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Off-duty officer attacked after confronting fare evaders at Wood Green station

Detectives are investigating the attack on an off-duty woman who was punched and kicked by a group when she confronted them for fare evasion in north London.

The British Transport Police said she also had a drink thrown over her head during the incident at Wood Green Underground Station at around 4.20pm on Thursday June 12. 

It has now released CCTV footage of four men and two women as they believe they could have information which could help their investigation.

In a statement, it said: "At around 4.20pm on Thursday 12 June the victim, an off duty police officer, challenged a group of people who attempted to barge through the barrier without tickets.

"She was then set upon by the group who punched and kicked her and threw a drink over her head.

"Officers would like to speak to the people pictured as they believe they could have information which could help their investigation."

Anyone who recognises them is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 453 of 12 June.

Emily Hughes