Man Arrested for Masturbating in Front of Teen Girl on Central Line Tube
A man was arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency after allegedly masturbating in front of a teenage girl on a London Underground Central Line train. The shocking incident happened at around 9:30am on Saturday, 22 June, as the train travelled through White City.
Police Act Fast to Nab Suspect
British Transport Police (BTP) were alerted at 9:39am and quickly tracked the train. Officers intercepted the suspect at 1 Street station and took him into custody.
The man has since been released on police bail while investigations continue.
“BTP received a report at 9.39am on 22 June that a man was masturbating in front of a teenage girl on the Central Line at White City. Officers tracked and then intercepted the train as it passed through 1 Street, and arrested the man on suspicion of outraging public decency. He has been released on bail while the investigation continues.”
Police Appeal for Witnesses
BTP is urging any passengers or witnesses who saw the incident to come forward and help with the investigation.
“Anyone who believes they witnessed what happened can contact BTP by texting 61016 quoting log 174 of 22/06/23.”
Reports can also be made anonymously via Crimestoppers or through the BTP website.
