British Transport Police has released a CCTV image of the suspect as part of an appeal

Hendon Railway Station and (inset) CCTV image of the trespasser

Police officers investigating a trespass incident that cost Network Rail over £500,000 in delay minutes are today (Monday 17th) releasing this image in connection.

At around 2.20pm on Thursday, 16th January, a man entered Hendon Railway station and proceeded to climb down from the platform onto the railway tracks, and walk along the tracks towards Mill Hill Broadway Station.

The incident resulted in 16 trains being cancelled, 54 part-journey cancellations and over £500,000 worth of delay minutes.

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

Anyone with information can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 with the reference 326 of 16/01/25. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

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