A member of staff was grabbed by the neck by a man who was trying to dodge fare at Tooting railway station.

At around 5pm on October 29, a man tried to shuffle through the ticket barrier without paying and was subsequently challenged by a member of staff.

He pushed through the barrier before grabbing the staff member neck and leaving the station.

Police have now released a picture of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

If you recognise the man or have any further information about the assault, contact BTP quoting reference number 414 of 26 October.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Do you recognise this man?

“Officers investigating an assault at Tooting railway station are releasing this image in connection.

“At just before 5pm on 26 October, a man attempted to shuffle through the ticket barrier when he was challenged by a member of rail staff.

“The man then pushed through the barrier and grabbed the member of staff’s neck before leaving the station.

“Officers believe the man in the image may have information which could help their investigation.

“If you recognise him, or have any further information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 414 of 26 October.

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