Detectives Appeal After Vulnerable Passenger Assaulted On Luton Airport Parkway Service

British Transport Police have issued an appeal after a passenger with mobility issues was assaulted on board a train travelling to Luton Airport Parkway.

The incident happened at around 3.20pm on Wednesday 3 June, when the victim asked another passenger to move so he could sit down.

According to officers, the man reacted aggressively before placing his hand on the back of the victim’s head and lifting him by the throat.

Detectives have now released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident. They believe he may have information that could assist the investigation.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 439 of 3 June.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Image: British Transport Police