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BTP Releases CCTV in Appeal After Reported Sexual Assault on District Line

Detectives are seeking help to identify a man pictured on CCTV.

Overview

  • Police say the incident was reported at around 5:27pm on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, after the victim boarded at West Ham on the District line.
  • As the train arrived at Upton Park approximately three minutes later, the man allegedly sexually assaulted the woman as he left the carriage.
  • The victim reported that the man had been staring at her during the journey, which made her feel uncomfortable before the assault.
  • British Transport Police released the CCTV image on 16 December and believe the man may have information that could assist the investigation.
  • Anyone with information is asked to text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 584 of 11 November, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.