Officers from British Transport police were today searching for a middle-aged woman after an Asian passenger said he was racially abused on board a Tube train.

The man had been travelling on a Circle line train between Paddington and Euston Square stations when he says he was subjected to abuse from the woman sitting opposite.

Another passenger then intervened, but then himself became the target of further racist insults by the woman, who went on to threaten both of the men, it is alleged.

Officers from British Transport police were today searching for this middle-aged woman after an Asian man was racially abused while on board a Tube train

British Transport Police have now released a photograph of a woman they want to question over the incident, which happened on the afternoon of Sunday, January 24.

'We have been provided with an image of a woman who I think has important information about what happened,' said PC Sean Dowley.

'Everyone who uses the rail network has the right to do so without fear of intimidation.

'I need to speak to the woman in the photo. I would encourage her or anyone who know her to get in touch.'

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference 134 of 11/4/16. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.