‘Homophobic’ man spat at victims, threatened them and made racist gestures on East London Overground train

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Police are appealing to the public for information after a gay couple were spat on the London Overground. At around 3.45pm on Thursday June 15, the two victims were on a train traveling between Stratford and Hackney Central station when a man subjected them to homophobic slurs.

He also spat on them and threatened to attack them, before also making a racist gesture towards one of them. Officers believe the man in the image may have information that could help their investigation.

The suspect appears to be relatively well built and in his 40’s. He also has distinctive tattoos on the back of each hand, which appear to be from the Gaelic alphabet.

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There is an “A” on his right hand and an “O” shaped design on his left. If you recognize him, or have any information, please contact BTP by sending an SMS to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 60 of 16/06/23.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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