Police seek man over sexual assault on London train

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 10:49 · Archive

A woman was sexually assaulted on a Southeastern train travelling from Charing Cross to London Bridge at around 10pm on 23 September. The man boarded the train at Charing Cross and sat next to the woman, who was travelling alone, despite other seats being available in the carriage.

British Transport Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to as they believe he may have information that could help the investigation. He is described as being of either Black or South Asian heritage, wearing black headphones, a black t-shirt beneath a zip-up jacket, and carrying a large bottle of Lucozade.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 856 of 23 September. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Woman sexually assaulted on train from Charing Cross to London BridgePolice are looking for the man pictured as they believe he may have information which could help the investigationMyLondon · 9 Oct, 10:07
• Police want to speak to man after woman assaulted on train from Charing CrossPolice investigating a sexual assault on a Southeastern train from Charing Cross want to speak to a man.This Is Local London · 8 Oct, 16:36

In this story: British Transport Police · Charing Cross · London Bridge · Southeastern · Crimestoppers

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