Violent and racially-motivated attack on two women by a 'group dressed in smart clothes'

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Two women were subjected to a violent and racially-motivated attack on a train out of Charing Cross.

A 28-year-old woman from Bexleyheath was left with a cut lip after being hit in the face. A 31-year-old woman from Kidbrooke was then racially-abused. The attacks happened on the 11.03pm London Charing Cross to Dartford service on Friday, 20 June.

  • The first man is described as white, 20-25-years-old, slim build, wearing a charcoal grey or navy suit, with short brown spiky hair

  • The second man is described as white, 20-25-year-old, with short, blonde hair

Anyone with information can contact the British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference SSUB/B11 of 01/07/2014. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.