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Police Release CCTV Image in Elizabeth Line Sexual Assault Probe Seeking Public's Help

Detectives say the man may have information about an August 20, 2025 assault and two similar incidents on the route.

Overview

  • Investigators say a man boarded at Maidenhead just after 8am on 20 August 2025, sexually assaulted a woman multiple times, and left the train at West Drayton.
  • The journey was on an Elizabeth Line service from Reading/Maidenhead toward Abbey Wood, according to the police account.
  • British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify because they believe he could have information relevant to the case.
  • Police believe the same individual may also have information about two similar reports in 2025: one at Slough railway station on 25 July and another between Slough and West Drayton on 18 November.
  • Anyone who recognises the man is asked to text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 196 of 20 August, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.