Police release image after sexual assault on Elizabeth Line train
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following a sexual assault on an Elizabeth Line train in east London. The incident happened on Friday 16 May, when a man sat next to a woman on a service from Stratford to Forest Gate and sexually assaulted her.
When the woman shouted at him to stop, he struck her in the face. Members of the public intervened and pushed the man away. He then left the train at Forest Gate station.
British Transport Police said they would like to speak to the man pictured as he may have information that could assist their investigation. A spokesperson for the force added: "Do you recognise this man? Detectives investigating a sexual assault have today released these images in connection."
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Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 727 of 16 May. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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