I'm an easygoing Jedi, says Tube worker in abuse row

A London Underground worker accused of launching a foul-mouthed tirade at an elderly passenger describes himself as an "easygoing" type.

Ian Morbin, 25, was filmed at Holborn station calling the man a "jumped-up little git" after the customer complained about getting his arm stuck in a Tube door.

Mr Morbin, from Romford, has been suspended on full pay after the incident, in which he was heard saying: "Sling him under a train". The passenger is understood to have made a formal complaint to Transport for London and an investigation has been launched.

On his Facebook profile, which has since been taken down, Mr Morbin describes himself as an "easygoing guy". The customer service assistant writes: "My future will be in either the driving of Tube trains or trucks.

"I'm often mistaken for unfriendly because I tend to be quiet, but don't assume that means I hate you, or that I'm bored!" Mr Morbin says his religion is "Jedi" and his interests include "hauntings", clubbing, rock music gigs and trucks.

His rage was filmed by commuter Jonathan MacDonald, who posted the video on his blog. He said the elderly passenger became trapped after the westbound Central line train unexpectedly terminated at Holborn.

Mr MacDonald, 36, a marketing consultant from Camberley, said the passenger's arm was wedged for about 30 seconds, which he "calmly relayed" to staff. He said: "The member of staff was furious that the guy had mentioned it at all. After a while, he started shouting at the guy to stand back, 'there is a f***ing train approaching'.

After the passenger boards the train, Mr Morbin says: "Ladies and gentleman, this train goes nowhere until little man gets off. Because you're a jumped up little git, mate. I'm not holding anyone else's journey up for a little girl like you."

Jo deBank, of London Travelwatch said: "We expect passengers and Tube workers to be polite and hope TfL take appropriate action."

Members of Mr Morbin's family yesterday refused to comment on his suspension.

Mr MacDonald has received more than 600 responses to the video of the incident last Thursday. One blogger claimed to have complained last year about Mr Morbin's attitude, writing: "This guy was behaving like an animal when we met him."

A TfL spokeswoman said: "As soon as we learned about it, the member of staff was suspended. We are conducting a thorough investigation."