*Detective Inspector John Macleod, who is leading the investigation for Tower Hamlets CID, said:*
“Our objective is to prevent any further offences, and we have now linked these reports which were made by four different women.
“If you recognise this man we would like you to contact police, as he may be able to help our enquiries.
“The unidentified suspect has caused distress to local women in a number of ways, and the incidents we are linking took place between Saturday 9 September and Thursday 2 November this year, typically between 11pm and 1am.
“In three of the incidents, an indecent exposure took place, while in another, the victim was asked to film the suspect for a supposedly innocent purpose, before he sat on the floor and began sucking his toe. The woman was understandably upset, ran away and made a report to police.
“In two of the incidents, the suspect tried to touch the victims in some way. At one point he had also asked to see one of the victim’s feet.
“No physical injuries were inflicted at any time but this is clearly concerning and criminal behaviour and our priority is to locate whoever is responsible.”
Tackling harassment and violence against women and girls remains an absolute operational focus for the Met and anyone with information which could aid this investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting * CAD7398/20122023, *or if you do not wish to give your name, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Our objective is to prevent any further offences, and we have now linked these reports which were made by four different women.
“If you recognise this man we would like you to contact police, as he may be able to help our enquiries.
“The unidentified suspect has caused distress to local women in a number of ways, and the incidents we are linking took place between Saturday 9 September and Thursday 2 November this year, typically between 11pm and 1am.
“In three of the incidents, an indecent exposure took place, while in another, the victim was asked to film the suspect for a supposedly innocent purpose, before he sat on the floor and began sucking his toe. The woman was understandably upset, ran away and made a report to police.
“In two of the incidents, the suspect tried to touch the victims in some way. At one point he had also asked to see one of the victim’s feet.
“No physical injuries were inflicted at any time but this is clearly concerning and criminal behaviour and our priority is to locate whoever is responsible.”
Tackling harassment and violence against women and girls remains an absolute operational focus for the Met and anyone with information which could aid this investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting * CAD7398/20122023, *or if you do not wish to give your name, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
