British Transport Police are appealing for help to identify a man after a woman was sexually assaulted at Bond Street Underground station in central London. The incident occurred at approximately 5pm on Monday, June 15, as the victim was walking through the tunnel connecting the Elizabeth Line to the Central Line platform.
Police release image of man they want to speak to
Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they believe may hold crucial information about the attack. The man, pictured in the appeal, was wearing light blue or grey jeans, brown shoes, and a light blue t-shirt with a small black logo on his left pectoral muscle.
Detectives are urging anyone who recognises the man to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to establish the full circumstances of the assault.
How to provide information
Anyone with information is asked to text British Transport Police on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 484 of 15 June. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The appeal has been shared widely on social media, and police are hopeful that the public can assist in identifying the individual. The victim is being supported by specially trained officers.
This incident is part of a broader effort by British Transport Police to tackle sexual offences on the transport network. In recent years, the force has increased patrols and launched campaigns to encourage reporting of such crimes.
Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and may have witnessed the assault or seen the man described is also urged to come forward. Even the smallest detail could be significant to the investigation.
The man is described as being of medium build, with short dark hair. He was seen leaving the station shortly after the incident, but his current whereabouts are unknown.
British Transport Police have not disclosed the exact nature of the assault, but they have confirmed that the victim did not require hospital treatment. The investigation remains a priority for the force.
This appeal highlights the importance of public vigilance and the role that community support plays in bringing offenders to justice. Police are grateful for any information that can assist them.
