Hunt for Elizabeth line passenger who 'spat in worker's face and fled station after dodging train fare'
- Posted on July 21, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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Authorities are searching for a woman involved in an altercation at Ilford Station on the Elizabeth line after she allegedly evaded fare payment and subsequently assaulted a transport worker. The incident escalated when staff members confronted the passenger for illegally passing through ticket gates without a valid ticket. Following the confrontation, the woman reportedly spat at the worker before fleeing the station premises. Transport police have launched an investigation into the assault and fare evasion incident.
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