British Transport Police have released images of two men they wish to identify following the sexual assault of a woman on board an Elizabeth Line train. Detectives report that the incident occurred shortly before 11pm on Saturday, June 6, after a group of buskers boarded an eastbound service at Whitechapel station.
During the journey, two men from the group allegedly sexually assaulted a woman before disembarking at the next stop, Stratford station. Officers are now appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the two men captured in images released as part of the investigation. British Transport Police believe the pair may possess information that could aid their inquiries.
Police Appeal for Information
A spokesperson for British Transport Police stated: “Do you recognise these men? Detectives investigating a sexual assault on board an Elizabeth Line train are releasing images of two men they would like to speak to. At just before 11pm on Saturday, June 6, a group of buskers boarded an eastbound service at Whitechapel station. During the journey, two men from the group sexually assaulted a woman. They then got off the train at the next stop – Stratford station. Detectives believe the men in the images may have information that will assist their ongoing investigation.”
Anyone who recognises the men or witnessed the incident is urged to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 860 of June 6. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The investigation remains ongoing.
