Do you know this man? (Picture: BTP/SWNS)
A man who pushed a commuter onto the tracks at a tube station and attacked two others is being hunted by police.
Anyone who recognises the man from the CCTV images is urged not to approach him, but to dial 999 immediately.
The first terrifying incident on Thursday saw a man assaulted at Baker Street station at 11.50am.
A few minutes later, at around noon, the suspect pushed another man onto the tracks at Finchley Road station.
A third victim has come forward to say he was also assaulted by the man on a train from the same station.
Two of the victims were taken to hospital, but none were seriously injured.
Police do not believe the man knew any of his victims, and he is often seen in the area with ‘gaffer tape’ strapped around his leg.
The man is wanted over three tube attacks in a matter of hours (Picture: BTP/SWNS)
Don’t approach this man if you recognise him, call the police (Picture: BTP/SWNS)
Detective Inspector Paul Watts said: ‘Following these concerning incidents, we want to trace this man at the earliest opportunity and we are appealing for the public’s help to establish his whereabouts.
‘Our investigation is continuing at pace and there will be a highly visible presence of officers in the area throughout the weekend to provide reassurance to the travelling public.
‘We now believe the man is responsible for a third assault yesterday, and we are today releasing even clearer images of a man we’d urgently like to trace in connection with these incidents.
‘Additionally, we know he was wearing a distinctive hat with markings on the back.
‘If you see someone matching this image, please contact police urgently by calling 999. Please do not approach them.’
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Don’t approach this man if you recognise him, call the police immediately.