- A man was seriously injured during an attack on a tube station in north London
- West Hampstead station was closed for two hours following the terrible attack
- The victim was rushed to hospital suffering from life-threatening injuries
- The station was closed for some two hours disrupting the evening commute
A commuter has suffered life-threatening head injuries following an attack at a north London tube station.
The man was attacked on the platform of West Hampstead station around 4.30pm.
The station has been closed while investigators examine the crime scene. The victim has been taken to hospital for emergency treatment.
Police evacuated West Hampstead Station, pictured, following this afternoon’s assault
British Transport Police said they are investigating the incident.
A spokesperson said: ‘We were called to West Hampstead underground station shortly before 4.30pm on Friday, 29 June, following reports of an assault.
‘Officers attended, along with colleagues from the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service. A man has been taken to hospital with potentially life threatening head injuries.’
London Ambulance Service raced the victim to hospital.
The station reopened to passengers after 7.30pm.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 quoting reference 423 of 29/06/2018. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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