COPS have launched an investigation after a man was sexually assaulted on the Tube during a horror attack in the early hours.

CCTV has been released in the hunt for a man after the victim was targeted while travelling across London on the Piccadilly Line.

Image of a man with short dark hair, wearing a blue polo shirt with a white collar and white trim on the sleeves, and tattoos on his arms.British Transport Police believe this man may be able to help with enquiries A man in a blue polo shirt and watch with tattoos on his arms, sleeping with his mouth open.The man has tattoos on both his arms

British Transport Police said: “Detectives have released images of a man they’d like to speak to after a man was sexually assaulted on a train in London.

“The incident happened at around 1am on Sunday 16 August when a man was sat on board a Piccadilly Line train to Finsbury Park.

“He was approached by a man who stood in front of him holding the overhead handle before sexually assaulting him.

“Officers believe the man in the images could have information that may assist their enquiries.

“Anyone who recognises him is asked to text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 38 of 16 August.

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

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