British Transport Police have issued a public appeal and released a CCTV image following a serious sexual assault on a London Underground train in East London.
Rush Hour Attack on the District Line
The incident occurred during the evening rush hour on Tuesday, November 11. At approximately 5.27pm, a female passenger boarded a District line service at West Ham station. She quickly became aware of a man who was staring at her intently, which caused her significant discomfort.
Assault as Train Arrived at Upton Park
Just three minutes later, as the train pulled into Upton Park station, the situation escalated. The man sexually assaulted the woman as he was in the process of getting off the train. He then left the station, leaving the victim distressed.
Detectives from the British Transport Police are now leading the investigation and are keen to trace the individual captured in the newly released CCTV stills. They believe this man may hold vital information that could assist their enquiries into the sexual assault on the Tube.
How the Public Can Help
Police are urging anyone who recognises the man in the image to come forward immediately. There are several ways to provide information:
- Text British Transport Police on 61016.
- Call the dedicated hotline on 0800 40 50 40.
- When contacting police, please quote reference number 584 of November 11.
For those who wish to remain completely anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.
The release of this image underscores the seriousness with which transport police are treating this attack, which took place on one of London's busiest rail lines at a peak travel time. The appeal highlights the ongoing commitment to tackling crime on the transport network and bringing offenders to justice.
