Two women were allegedly sexually assaulted by a man in Leicester Square Underground Station on the evening of November 23 – as the police released an image of man they wish to speak to
19:26, 03 Jan 2025Updated 19:29, 03 Jan 2025
The police want to speak to this man(Image: British Transport Police)
The police have launched a manhunt after two women were repeatedly sexually assaulted in a central London tube station. A CCTV image of a man the British Transort Police would like to speak with has been released, but they have not said he is the man involved in the assault.
The incident allegedly took place inside the ticket hall of Leicester Square Underground Station just before 7pm on November 23. The person of interest is wearing a branded hoody with a brand across the chest in the image.
Anyone who recognises him is urged to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 37 of 27 November.
The man may have information relevant to the investigation(Image: British Transport Police)
British Transport Police said in a statement: ‘Officers investigating an incident of sexual assault at Leicester Square underground station are today releasing these images in connection.
‘Just before 7pm on Saturday 23 November, a man repeatedly sexually assaulted two women in the ticket hall. Officers believe the man in the images may have information which could help with their investigation.
The incident allegedly took place at Leicester Square tube station(Image: AFP/Getty Images)
‘Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 37 of 27 November.
‘Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.’
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