London Underground is trying to track down a brave passenger who risked his life to pull a man to safety from the tracks.
The incident happened just after 5pm on Tuesday at Tottenham Court Road station when a man standing on a northbound Northern Line platform became ill and stumbled forward.
The 47-year-old man fell on to the live tracks and an unknown fellow traveller leapt after him to pull him safely back on to the platform.
A fellow traveller jumped straight on to the track to rescue him
The man was treated by paramedics at the scene for light cuts and bruises before being taken to hospital, where doctors said he would make a full recovery.
British Transport Police Superintendent Chris Horton praised the Good Samaritan, saying: "Going on to the tracks is extremely dangerous but the bravery of this man has to be praised.
He managed to haul him safely back on to the platform
"The man sprung to the rescue and hauled him back on to the platform, whilst other commuters alerted the emergency services.
"Whilst the approaching train was immediately put on a red signal, the quick thinking of him and other passengers on the platform avoided what could have been a tragedy.
"On behalf of everyone at British Transport Police, I'd like to commend this man for his brave actions - his quick thinking most likely saved the man's life."
The incident happened at Tottenham Court Road Tube station
Police have asked for the public's help in finding the man so they can "say thank you and recognise his courageous effort".
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