COPS have released CCTV in an urgent investigation after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted.

A man sat next to a female tram passenger and assaulted her at around 3.40pm, cops said.

CCTV image of a man in a striped sweater, light blue jeans, and dark shoes, holding a plastic bottle and another item.Detectives investigating a sexual assault on board a tram from West Croydon to Blackhorse Lane tram stop have released these CCTV imagesCredit: British Transport Police

Cops said it unfolded on October 22 last year on a tram going from West Croydon to Blackhorse Lane station.

said in a statement: “Do you recognise this man?

“Detectives investigating a sexual assault on board a tram from West Croydon to Blackhorse Lane tram stop have released these CCTV images in connection.

“On Wednesday 22 October 2025 at around 3.40pm a man sexually assaulted a woman sat next to him on the tram.

“Detectives believe the man in these CCTV images may have information that could help with their .

“Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 476 of 22 October.

“Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

CCTV image of a man with glasses and receding hair, wearing a dark sweater.Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTPCredit: British Transport Police