Victim Assaulted on Bethnal Green Tube Train

At 1.30pm on Saturday 17 December 2022, a woman was sexually assaulted on a westbound train leaving Bethnal Green. She was standing behind a man when he suddenly reached behind and attacked her.

Heroic Passenger Confronts Attacker

Another passenger stepped in and challenged the man’s behaviour. The attacker then moved away from the victim and got off the train at Tottenham 1 Road.

Police Hunt Suspect

British Transport Police want to speak with anyone who recognises this man or has information. You can help by:

  • Texting 61016
  • Calling 0800 40 50 40 (quote ref: 185 of 17/12/22)
  • Calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

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