A WOMAN was reportedly sexually assaulted by a man on a train before he followed her onto another service.
A man boarded a train at Custom House railway station in London before he sat next to a woman and horrifically assaulted her shortly after 7pm on Wednesday, February 5.
Police wish to speak to this man as he may have information that could assist with the investigation[/caption]
After assaulting her on the Elizabeth Line train, he then followed her when she got off at Whitechapel station.
The man then stalked her through the station before boarding a London Overground train with the horrified woman.
CCTV images have now been released by British Transport Police of a man it wishes to speak to as it believes he may have information that could assist with the investigation.
British Transport Police (BTP) said: “Officers investigating a sexual assault on board the Elizabeth Line in February have today released these images in connection.
“Just after 7pm on Wednesday 5 February, a man boarded a train at Custom House railway station and sat next to a woman.
“He proceeded to sexually assault her, before following her off of the train at Whitechapel railway station and following her through the station and onto a London Overground train.”
The force is now looking for a man it believes could help with the investigation.
BTP added: “Officers believe the man in the images may have information which could help with their investigation.”
Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 191 of 5 February.
You can also anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A CCTV still of the man BTP wishes to speak with[/caption]
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