British Transport Police (BTP) detectives have released CCTV images of a man they wish to question following an attempted rape on a Bakerloo Line train. The incident occurred at approximately 11:40pm on Saturday, July 11.
Attack on the Bakerloo Line
A man approached a lone woman on the train between Waterloo and Lambeth North stations and exposed himself to her. He then forced the victim to the floor and attempted to rape her. The woman fought back and managed to escape from the train at Lambeth North, where she alerted station staff.
The suspect remained on the train and alighted at Elephant and Castle Underground station. Officers have tracked his movements and believe he was at Oxford Circus before the attack and Piccadilly Circus Underground station afterward.
Police appeal for information
BTP Detective Sergeant Krishan Appannah said: “Our officers are supporting the victim following this horrific incident. We understand incidents of this nature are deeply concerning for the public and we're appealing to them directly to help us identify the man in the CCTV footage. One line of enquiry is that he may be homeless.”
“We are asking anyone who recognises the man in the images to text us his name to 61016 quoting reference 948 of 11 July. He may have vital information that could assist our ongoing investigation.”
How to help
Witnesses or anyone with information can also contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40, or they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
