Sex Attacks on Teens at North Greenwich Station – Police Hunting Suspect
Police are urgently searching for a man after two teenage girls were sexually assaulted at North Greenwich station. The shocking attacks happened on the escalators around 5pm last Friday, March 22.
Disturbing Escalator Incidents
In the first case, a teenage girl felt something wet on her leg as she rode up the escalator. She soon realised it was bodily fluid from a man standing behind her.
In a second, separate incident, another teenage girl was touched inappropriately on her back and bottom while on the escalator. This time, the attacker sexually assaulted her.
Police Release Suspect’s Photo – Public’s Help Needed
The British Transport Police have now released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to urgently. They believe he holds vital information that could crack the case.
A spokesperson said, “Detectives investigating two sexual assaults at North Greenwich station are releasing this CCTV image. Both happened at around 5pm last Friday on the station’s escalators.”
How to Help
The police are pleading with anyone who recognises the man or witnessed anything suspicious to come forward. You can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40. Quote reference number 574 of 22 March.
Anonymous tips can also be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Authorities stress the urgency of the investigation and the importance of community support in catching the culprit and protecting the public.
