A man who went on a violent rampage with a sledgehammer and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage is being sought by police.

After smashing up a Network Rail depot near Victoria Station, he got into a stolen vehicle and smashed through the gates and drove away.

Detectives from British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for information after a male broke into a Network Rail compound last month and caused up to £30,000 worth of damage.

On Saturday October 22, a man climbed into a Network Rail compound near Victoria Station using a sledgehammer, shortly before 9am.

BTP appeal for man on violent rampage with sledgehammer at Network Rail site near Victoria Station

While inside the building the hammer was used to smash up walls, windows, toilets and computers and caused extensive damage.

He is also believed to have stolen a pair of keys to a Network Rail vehicle and drove straight through a pair of gates to make a getaway.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Krishan Appannah, said: “This was an utterly meaningless rampage.

"By stealing a van and driving it so erratically, this could have had lethal consequences for either the man himself or a passing member of the public.

“His 30 minute path of destruction is estimated to have caused roughly £20,000 to £30,000 worth of damage.

"This is simply unacceptable and we are working hard to trace him, however I need your help.

“I would urge anyone who recognises this man to contact us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with any information should contact BTP by sending a text to 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 132 of 08/11/2016.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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