Man carrying baby bitten during violent row on London Underground, police say

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-05 · by Stewart Carr
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On September 5, a violent incident occurred on the London Underground between Maze Hill and Woolwich Arsenal stations when a man assaulted and bit a passenger holding a baby, reportedly due to an aggressive confrontation that escalated into physical violence involving multiple family members. The suspect fled before police arrived at Woolwich Arsenal station. British Transport Police have released a photograph of a person they believe may hold information relevant to the case and are urging anyone with knowledge to contact them by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, referencing incident number 581 from September 5. Anonymity is also available through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 for those who wish to provide information without revealing their identity.

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British Transport Police Crimestoppers London Woolwich Arsenal

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British Transport Police ORG · 2× Crimestoppers ORG · 1× London GPE · 1× Woolwich Arsenal GPE · 1×

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Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 581 of September 5.
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🔮 Officers investigating the incident have now issued a photograph of a man they believe may have information that could help their enquiries.

Claims (9 extracted, 3 hedged)

British Transport Police have released an image of a man they want to trace after a passenger carrying a baby was allegedly assaulted and bitten on a train in south-east London. uncertain
passenger → release → London
The incident happened at about 5.30pm on September 5 on a service travelling between Maze Hill and Woolwich Arsenal stations. asserted
incident → happen → stations
Police said a family were sitting on the train when they were approached by a man, who became aggressive. asserted
who → say → man
During the confrontation, the man allegedly assaulted and bit a male passenger who was holding a baby in his arms. uncertain
who → assault → arms
Other members of the family who tried to stop him were also assaulted, officers said. asserted
officers → try → him
Read More The suspect got off the train at Woolwich Arsenal and left the area before police arrived. asserted
police → read → area
Officers investigating the incident have now issued a photograph of a man they believe may have information that could help their enquiries. uncertain
that → investigate → enquiries
Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 581 of September 5. asserted
who → recognise → September
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. asserted
Information → pass → 111
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