Schoolgirl And Women Attacked And Groped In East London: CCTV Of Suspect Released

Police hunting a predator, who has targeted females in east London - molesting two women and throwing a schoolgirl to the ground - have released these CCTV images.

Detectives in Newham are hunting the offender and hope these images will help them trace a man they wish to question.

The first incident was around 12.30am on 15 March when the male suspect grabbed a 15-year-old girl from behind in Green Street, Newham.

The girl was picked up and thrown onto the ground before the man used his foot to press her head against the pavement.

She was not seriously injured and did not attend hospital.

Despite a police investigation, the suspect for this assault has not been identified.

Several months later, at around 7.30am on Thursday, 2 July, the same man approached a 29-year-old woman in Well Street, Stratford.

He sexually assaulted the woman by putting his hand up her dress.

At the same time the following day, 3 July, the man committed a near identical offence of sexual assault on a 20-year-old woman in Sprowston Road, Forest Gate.

This suspect is described as a black man, aged around 20 to 30 years of medium build with 'afro' style hair.

Anyone with information about the suspect, or who can identify the man shown in the CCTV images, is urged to call Newham CID on 020 8217 5881.

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.