East Acton station attack: Teen boy bleeding after punch

The boy was with his two siblings and his mum when they were reportedly racially abused and attacked on March 9 at 12.30pm at the ticket barriers.

It is reported that the man approached the family shouting racial abuse before punching the boy in the face repeatedly, causing his nose and mouth to bleed.

The man is said to have also punched the woman, before leaving the station onto Brassie Avenue.

Police would like to speak to this man (Image: BTP) Police are investigating the racially aggravated assault, and an image has been released of a man police would like to speak to.

Anyone who recognises the man in the image or has any other information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 2500030091.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.