Police say this man can help them with their investigation (Picture: British Transport Police)

A manhunt has been launched after a woman was punched in the face on the London Overground.

The victim, in her 20s, was hit shortly before her train pulled into New Cross Gate station, on July 7.

She suffered bruising to her eye, British Transport Police said in a statement.

Officers have now released an image of a man they believe could help with their investigation.


He is a white male with brown hair, pictured wearing a white shirt, blue jeans and a black backpack.

Anyone who knows the man or anything about the incident is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, and quoting reference 54 of 07/07/19.

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