Kentish Town tube: Police launch manhunt after man pushed in front of train

Shocked witnesses described seeing the victim pushed in front of an oncoming Northern Line Tube

The man sought by police after a passenger was pushed in front of a train at Kentish Town Tube station (BTP)

Police have launched a manhunt after a man pushed in front of London tube sustained life changing injuries.

British Transport Police (BTP) are treating the incident as attempted murder and have released a photograph of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident in Kentish Town at around 11.45am on Wednesday.

The suspect has been described as black, clean-shaven and aged between 20 and 30. He is believed to be around 5ft11in tall, has short hair and is of stocky build.

The man sought by police after a passenger was pushed in front of a train at Kentish Town Tube station (BTP)

"He was at the station at the time and we believe he will be able to help our enquiries,” Detective Superintendent Gary Richardson said in a statement.

"After the incident, the man pictured ran to the northbound platform where he boarded a tube in the direction of High Barnet.

"If you know who he is, please contact us immediately."

An ambulance and emergency team airlifted the victim, who has not been identified, to a central London hospital.

Witnesses described seeing the incident on social media. Verity Slattery wrote on Twitter: "I feel physically sick. Someone has just been pushed under the train at #kentishtown underground station. Please everyone stay safe."

The Northern line station remained closed this afternoon as police examined the scene.

Anyone with any information should call BTP on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 quoting reference B18 of 02/12/15.