Thirteen Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted On Tube

A tube train predator caught by undercover transport cops molesting a 13 year-old girl when she boarded with her family is starting an eighteen-month prison sentence.

Abdulrizak Ali Hersi, 32, of Invicita Close, Limehouse, east London struck on a Piccadilly Line train while observed by plain clothes British Transport Police officers.

At Inner London Crown Court he was convicted of sexual assault.

He also received a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which prevents him from intentionally standing behind or next to any female he doesn’t know in a public place.

On October 11, last year shortly before 5.00pm, officers on patrol observed Hersi board a train at Green Park and stand near the doors.

At the next stop a family got on the train and moments later Hersi sexually assaulted the 13-year-old daughter. 

Officers quickly intervened and took Hersi off the train at Leicester Square and arrested him.

Inspector Sharon Turner said: “Our plain clothes teams are specially trained in identifying dangerous sexual offenders like Hersi, who will do their level best to commit such crimes without notice.

“In this case, the victim and her family didn’t even realise what was happening until our officers quickly intervened.

“Passengers should feel reassured to know we have plain clothes patrols like this taking place across the Underground day and night to keep everyone safe. If you ever have any concerns while travelling please do text us on 61016.”