- 61-year-old man was detained by British Transport Police on Tuesday.
- He is being questioned on suspicion of common assault and a public order infraction.
- Former health secretary Matt Hancock said the incident was an “unpleasant encounter”.
For allegedly attacking former health secretary Matt Hancock on the London Underground, a man has been detained.
A 61-year-old man was detained by British Transport Police on Tuesday on suspicion of common assault and a public order infraction.
Online video depicts a man yelling and pursuing Mr. Hancock as he boards a train in Westminster Underground Station.
A spokesperson for Mr. Hancock said the incident was an “unpleasant encounter”.
“Matt wants to put on record his thanks to Transport for London and the British Transport Police for their extraordinary work,” the spokesman added.
There are ongoing enquiries.
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