Appeal For Information After Homophobic Attack On London Train

<p>A man was assaulted and verbally abused on a train between Charing Cross and Bexleyheath in July.</p> <p>by Newsdesk | 11th August 2014</p><p></p><p> </p><p><img src="http://www.thegayuk.com/communities/8/004/009/928/388/images/4591221997.png" width="460" height="244" alt="" title=""/></p> <p></p><p>British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for information after a man suffered homophobic abuse and was assaulted on Tuesday, 15 July on a train between Charing Cross and Bexleyheath.</p><p></p><p>PC Michael Willoughby is investigating. He said: 'The victim boarded the train at Charing Cross around 5.30am. During the journey a man sat opposite him and began making homophobic comments to him and began taking pictures of the victim on his phone.</p><p></p><p>'The victim challenged the man, but was punched and kicked in return'</p><p></p><p>The suspect is described as a Chinese man, aged around 35, wearing a casual dark grey shirt, black trousers and black shoes. He is thought to be of proportional build and around 5’9.</p><p></p><p>Officers are appealing to anyone who was on the service at the time and who may have information about what took place.</p><p></p><p>PC Willoughby continued: 'Anti-social or violent behaviour has no place on the railway and passengers should feel able to use the network without fear of becoming a victim of crime. </p><p></p><p>'Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information about what took place, should get in touch.'</p><p></p><p>Anyone with information should contact British Transport Police by calling 0800 40 50 40 or texting 61016 quoting SSUB/B6 of 7/8/14. Alternatively contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 anonymously.</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p> </p>