Man's nose and ribs broken in Tube station attack; four teenagers arrested

A man was punched and kicked on the platform at Colindale Underground station after he challenged a group of teenagers who kicked his heel while he was looking at a map. The attack happened at about 5.50pm on Monday, May 25, when a train arrived and a group of youths got off. One of them allegedly kicked the victim's heel as he passed. When the man confronted them, the situation escalated and the group punched and kicked him before leaving the station. Members of the public administered first aid on the platform. The victim went to hospital and was found to have suffered a broken nose and broken ribs. British Transport Police arrested four teenagers – three girls and a boy, all aged 15 – on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. Now detectives have released images of three people they want to speak to in connection with the assault. Anyone who recognises them is asked to text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 563 of 25 May. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.