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Police hunt for two men after victim's teeth knocked out at London station

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Wilson, S. (2026, September 20). Police hunt for two men after victim's teeth knocked out at London station. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/mans-teeth-knocked-liverpool-street-station-b1297703.html

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On September 19 around 3:30 pm, a man suffered serious injuries including two broken teeth and a broken collarbone at Liverpool Street station in East London. Police received reports of the attack before the suspects fled, and no arrests have been made yet. The Metropolitan Police are now seeking public assistance by releasing images of two men they believe may help their investigation into the assault.

Written by AI on 2026-09-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Saturday, September 19, shortly after 3.30 PM, a man was seriously assaulted at one of the entrances to Liverpool Street station in East London. The victim sustained injuries including a broken collar bone and a deep head cut requiring staples, as well as two lost teeth. Police and paramedics were called but those responsible had left before their arrival.

Detectives are now searching for two men who may have information about the incident. They have released images of these individuals to help with their investigation. The public is encouraged to contact British Transport Police (BTP) by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, using reference 456 for September 19, or to provide anonymous tips through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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Detectives are hunting for two people after a man was left with two broken teeth after a vicious beating at an East London railway station. asserted

man → hunt → station

Shortly after 3.30pm on Saturday, September 19, police and paramedics were called to reports of a serious attacks at one of the entrances to Liverpool Street station A man was found with serious injuries and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. asserted

man → call → treatment

Doctors discovered that the victim had sustained a broken collar bone, a deep cut on his head that required staples, as well as two lost teeth. asserted

that → discover → staples

Those involved left the station prior to police arrival and no arrests have been made in connection at this time. asserted

arrests → involve → time

Detectives investigating the assault are now releasing images of two men who may be able to assist their ongoing enquiries. uncertain

who → investigate → enquiries

Anyone who recognises either of the men or who has any information relating to the incident can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 456 of 19 September. asserted

who → recognise → September

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 asserted

Information → give → 111

Police hunt for two men after victim's teeth knocked out at London station

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