The British Transport Police (BTP) has released an image of a man they would like to speak to following an alleged sexual assault on the Elizabeth line. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, June 16 at around 8am when a man sexually assaulted another man.
At the time of the incident, the pair were stood near the train doors on a service between Chadwell Heath and Whitechapel. Anyone who recognises them is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 688 of 16 June.
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. A spokesperson for BTP said: “Do you recognise this man?
“Officers investigating a sexual assault on board a train from Chadwell Heath to Whitechapel have released these images in connection. On Monday 16 June at around 8am a man sexually assaulted another man as they stood near the doors of the train.
“Detectives believe the man in the CCTV image may have information that could help with their investigation.”
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