Police are hunting a man who 'bit and assaulted' a passenger carrying a baby on a south-east London train

From the Newshound archive · first published 6 October 2026.

A passenger on a south-east London train allegedly bit and assaulted a man who was holding a baby in his arms during a violent row. Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with the attack.

The incident took place on the London Underground, with officers now appealing for help to identify the suspect.

Police say the victim was carrying the baby at the time he was bitten and physically attacked.