A posse of bikini-clad girls is being hunted by police after violently attacking an off-duty police officer.
The thugs launched themselves on the brave officer at Wood Green London Underground station, north London at 4.20pm on Thursday, June 12.
British Transport Police investigators said the off-duty copper had challenged the girls as they attempted to barge through station barriers without tickets.
The force said the officer was then attacked by the mob, who punched and kicked her before throwing a drink over her head.
CCTV images of the shocking incident show the alleged attackers included four teenage girls and two teenage boys.
Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016, quoting 453 of 12 June.
A posse of bikini-clad girls are being hunted by police after violently attacking an off-duty police officer on Thursday, June 12 at a tube station in north London
The thugs kicked and hit the officer at Wood Green London Underground station after she challenged the girls who had attempted to barge through barriers without tickets
The force said the officer was then attacked by the mob, who punched and kicked her before throwing a drink over her head and running off (one of the alleged attackers pictured)
The girls were dressed in bikini tops, shorts or tracksuit bottoms and carried drinks with them
CCTV images of the shocking incident show the alleged attackers included four teenage girls and two teenage boys (pictured)
A spokesperson said: ‘Detectives investigating an assault at Wood Green Underground Station have today released these images in connection.
‘At around 4.20pm on Thursday, June 12 the victim, an off duty police officer, challenged a group of people who attempted to barge through the barrier without tickets.
‘She was then set upon by the group who punched and kicked her and threw a drink over her head.
‘Officers would like to speak to the people pictured as they believe they could have information which could help their investigation.
‘Anyone who recognises them is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 453 of 12 June. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.’
