Man ‘sexually assaulted by another man’ on busy train in broad daylight as cops release CCTV in hunt for passenger

Published on August 11, 2025 at 05:59 AM
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COPS have released CCTV images after a man allegedly sexually assaulted another man on a busy train.

The British Transport Police (BTP) said the reported attack occurred on the Elizabeth line on Monday, June 16 at around 8am.

At the time of the incident, the pair were stood near the train doors on a service between Chadwell Heath and Whitechapel.

Cops have now released an image of a man they would like to speak to following the alleged sexual assault.

Detectives believe the man may have information that could help with their investigation.

Anyone who recognises them is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 688 of 16 June.

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

A spokesperson for BTP said: “Do you recognise this man?

“Officers investigating a sexual assault on board a train from Chadwell Heath to Whitechapel have released these images in connection.

“On Monday 16 June at around 8am a man sexually assaulted another man as they stood near the doors of the train.

“Detectives believe the man in the CCTV image may have information that could help with their investigation.”

CCTV image of a man on a phone, potentially a witness to a sexual assault.Cops are now looking for this man

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