A police hunt is underway to find a topless man seen in just a pair of shorts after a woman was sexually assaulted on the London Underground earlier this year. Detectives say their suspect struck on a Jubilee line train travelling between Southwark and London Bridge on Monday, June 30.
The shocking incident happened just before 5pm, when thousands of commuters would be leaving the office and boarding the Tube. The British Transport Police (BTP) has now released a CCTV image in the hopes someone can identify the person of interest.
The picture shows a middle-aged white man of medium build with short dark hair. He is wearing black and white patterned shorts and appears to have a tattoo on his right arm.
A BTP statement reads: “Officers would like to speak to the man pictured as they believe he may have information which could help their investigation.”
The appeal comes just one day after MyLondon reported a sexual assault on the Victoria line. Police believe an older, balding man violated a woman somewhere between Victoria and King’s Cross on May 23.
Data released by Transport for London revealed over 800 reports of sexual assault on the London Underground were made in 2024. This was an increase of 56 assaults when compared to the previous year, with 745 occurring between April 2022 and April 2023.
Anyone with information on the Jubilee line assault is urged to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 500 of 30 June. Anoynmouse reports can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or the charity’s website.
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