Hunt for Tube sex attacker who targeted girl before passengers jumped in

Detectives investigating a sex attack on board a Tube train where a teenage girl was assaulted have released CCTV still images of a man they want to identify, find and speak to in connection. The disturbing sexual assault happened on a Northern line service between Stockwell and South Wimbledon.

A teenage girl was on the London Underground train when a man - a stranger to her - made sexual remarks, before deciding to sit down next to her and then sexually assault her. A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesperson said it was at this point that other passengers intervened and the attacker got off the Tube at South Wimbledon.

The worrying incident happened at about 11.15pm on Wednesday, February 19. A BTP spokesperson said: "Officers believe the man in the CCTV images may have information that could help their investigation."

In the CCTV stills, the man in question is wearing a grey beanie hat, a green coat with a dark coloured jumper underneath, what appear to be grey jeans and black trainer style shoes with white bottoms. In one of the images he appears to notice he's on CCTV and seemingly smiles and waves at the camera.

Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 20 of 19 February.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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