Tube commuters fight after homophobic insults hurled during London Pride

 
Fight: the two women brawled at Piccadilly Circus Station during the London Pride festival on June 28 (Picture: PA)
Alexandra Rucki28 July 2014
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Police are searching for witnesses after a woman hurled homophobic abuse at another commuter and a fight broke out between the pair during London Pride.

The two women began quarrelling while using an escalator in Piccadilly Circus Station at around 6.30pm on June 28.

It is alleged one of the women insulted the other with a homophobic remark, which led to a physical fight.

One woman was left with a black eye, while the other grazed her hand.

British Transport Police officers are appealing to witnesses to come forward to help the investigation.

PC Ben Hurley said: “The station was very busy with people who had travelled to the West End to celebrate Pride.

“We know a number of people witnessed the fight, and we need them to come forward so that we can get a clearer picture of what happened.

“Violence and any form of hate crime are unacceptable – we will not tolerate this sort of behaviour on the rail network.

“I would urge anyone who remembers this incident to contact us.”

Anyone with information can call 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference TSUB/B9 of 25/07/2014. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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