Tube Train Sex Assault Victim Didn't Want To Play

A male tube train passenger was molested while travelling through east London by a man who followed-up the assault asking: “Do you want to play?”

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image of their mystery suspect.

They are requesting the assistance of the public to help identify the unknown man.

The victim was onboard a Central Line Underground train just before 8.00pm on February 20.

An unknown man sat next to the victim before sexually assaulting him.

The victim got off the tube at Leytonstone Underground station and sat on a bench. 

A short time later the man approached and said: “Do you want to play?”

Officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information that could help with their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 621 of 20 February.

Alternatively, can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.