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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Police release image after sexual assault on Elizabeth Line train
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following a sexual assault on an Elizabeth Line train in east London. The incident happened on Friday 16 May, when a man sat next to a woman on a service from Stratford to Forest Gate and sexually assaulted her. When the woman shouted at him to stop, he struck her in the face. Members of the public intervened and pushed the man away. He then left the train at Forest Gate station. British Transport Police said they would like to speak to the man pictured as he may have information that could assist their investigation. A spokesperson for the force added: "Do you recognise this man? Detectives investigating a sexual assault have today released these images in connection." READ MORE: East London car chase ends after man 'crashes into van' on busy road at rush hour READ MORE: Man and woman found dead in Kingston home as police investigate their 'unexpected' deaths Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 727 of 16 May. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Looking for more from MyLondon? Subscribe to our daily newsletters here for the latest and greatest updates from across London.
The Sun
8 hours ago
- The Sun
Woman hit in face by man who sexually assaulted her on train as cops release photos in urgent hunt for attacker
COPS have released photos of a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train before commuters intervened. A man sat next to a woman who was on the Elizabeth Line on May 16 and assaulted her. 3 She shouted at him to stop, and the thug hit her in the face. Other passengers bravely leapt to her defence and pushed him away. He was on the Tube from Stratford station to Forest Gate. Cops have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection to the horror assault. He has short cropped hair and a cream bodywarmer, jeans and grey trainers. Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 727 of 16 May. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
