British Transport Police (BTP) have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted on a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) train in London. The incident occurred on Friday, 29 May, at around 10:30 pm.
Victim Harassed on Platform, Then Assaulted on Train
The victim was on the platform at Canary Wharf station when a man approached her and began to sexually harass her, according to BTP. She then boarded the train, and the man followed. He sat next to her, and when she tried to move away, he grabbed her and sexually assaulted her, refusing to let go.
The assault only stopped when two other passengers intervened. The suspect then got off the train at King George V station. BTP detectives are investigating the incident and have released an image of a man with short black hair and facial hair, wearing a white T-shirt and a black cross-body bag.
Police Appeal for Information
A BTP spokesperson said: "Detectives investigating a sexual assault on board a DLR train have released this image in connection. At around 10.30pm on Friday 29 May, a woman was on the platform at Canary Wharf when a man approached and began to sexually harass her. He then boarded the train and sat next to her, and as she tried to move away he grabbed onto her and sexually assaulted her, refusing to let her go. The man only stopped when two other passengers came over to help, and he eventually got off the train at King George V station."
The spokesperson added: "Detectives would like to speak to the man pictured, as they believe he may have information that could help their investigation." Anyone who recognises the man is urged to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 153 of 2 June.
