Woman in her 20s ‘sexually assaulted' by man near ticket barriers of busy Tube station as cops release CCTV
The victim, in her 20s, was targeted at Farringdon station on Thursday June 12 at around 9.50pm.
She was standing near the ticket barriers with her friend when a man sexually assaulted her, cops said.
After the attack, he "made kiss gestures towards her" and fled the scene.
British Transport Police are looking to speak to a man captured on CCTV.
The force believe he "may have information" which could help with their investigation.
A BTP spokesperson said: "Do you recognise this man?
"Detectives investigating a sexual assault at Farringdon station have released these new CCTV images in connection.
"On Thursday 12 June at around 9.50pm a woman in her early twenties was stood near the barrier with a friend when a man sexually assaulting her and then made kiss gestures towards her.
"Detectives believe the man in these CCTV images may have information that could help with their investigation.
"Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 739 of 12 June.
"Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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