Migrant Tried to Push Postman onto Subway Tracks for a "Dirty Look"

By Ivan PetrenkoAug 2, 2024 11:35 AMNews
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Oliver Matthews' quick actions saved a life. Source: unsplash

A homeless Kurdish migrant faces jail for attempting to murder a subway passenger by pushing him onto the tracks for allegedly giving him a "dirty look." 24-year-old Brwa Shorsh, who had been sleeping on a bench on the Victoria line platform, suddenly jumped up and pushed 61-year-old postman Tadeusz Potoczek off the platform.

Dramatic footage from the busy Oxford Circus station shows commuter Oliver Matthews helping Potoczek off the tracks as a train hurtled toward the station. Potoczek, a 61-year-old Pole, was dangerously close to the live rail and feared for his life during the harrowing ordeal.

Shorsh claimed that Potoczek had given him a "dirty look," which made him feel disrespected and provoked the attack. Despite denying the intention to kill, Shorsh was convicted by a jury after just 32 minutes of deliberation. The driver of the approaching train activated the emergency brake, and the train stopped just four seconds before hitting Potoczek, preventing a potential tragedy.

Shorsh was taken into custody and is due to be sentenced in September. The case has sparked discussions about passenger safety and the need for improved measures to protect commuters from such incidents.

Oliver Matthews, the commuter who pulled Potoczek to safety, was hailed as a hero for his quick response. His actions, along with the driver's timely application of the emergency brake, prevented a possible fatal accident.

Public Reaction

The public reaction to the incident has been highly negative and emotional. Most commentators call for strict measures, including the deportation of Brwa Shorsh. Many express dissatisfaction with the fact that such crimes occur and suggest immediate deportation of the perpetrator to avoid taxpayer expenses for his imprisonment.

This incident highlights the vulnerability of subway passengers and the importance of vigilance and support for those who may be in difficult situations, such as the homeless. It also underscores the bravery and quick thinking of individuals like Oliver Matthews, whose actions can make a life-saving difference.

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