Vaping thug smashes victim's eye socket' in brutal Tube attack

"The victim, in his 40s, challenged a younger man who boarded the service and lit an e-cigarette at around 6.40pm on November 11. The pair began rowing and as the train arrived at Westminster London Underground station, the dispute spilled over onto the platform. Sloane Square Tube station A force spokesman said: The younger man punched him in the face, fracturing his cheekbone and breaking his eye socket requiring surgery and causing damage to his vision."

"Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to believing he may have information that could help with their investigation. Incident happened between Sloane Square and Westminster Anyone who recognises him is asked to call BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 613 of 11 November. Witnesses can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

On November 11 at around 6.40pm a man in his 40s challenged a younger passenger who boarded a London Underground service and lit an e-cigarette. The pair began rowing and the dispute escalated as the train arrived at Westminster, spilling onto the platform between Sloane Square and Westminster stations. The younger man punched the victim in the face, fracturing a cheekbone and breaking an eye socket, injuries that required surgery and caused damage to the victim's vision. Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to and are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP or Crimestoppers.

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