Police appeal after alleged assault at Northfields station

British Transport Police are trying to trace a father and his young son after the child was allegedly assaulted by a man at Northfields Underground station last month.

According to police, the incident happened around 8pm on 13 July 2026 when a man is reported to have followed the pair to the station’s ticket barriers before shoving the child.

Officers say the father and child have not yet come forward and are also appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to get in touch.

Anyone with information can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 733 of 13 July.

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

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