Saudi Arabian national Muslih Alotaibi, 40, deliberately sat next to the victim on the near-empty Central Line carriage and used his jacket to hide his sordid actions.
Fortunately, a passenger identified what was going on and was joined by others, who detained the asylum seeker.
At Inner London Crown Court Alotaibi received nineteen weeks imprisonment for sexually assaulting the woman as the train approached Mile End station on Monday, October 2, last year.
He must also sign the sex offenders register for seven years and was made subject to a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Alotaibi roamed the train carriage and deliberately chose to sit down next to the lone teen, despite many other seats being available.
He placed his jacket over his lap and proceeded to sexually assault her by rubbing her leg and trying to force his hand under her bottom.
The suspicious passenger sat opposite her and silently mouthed to ask if she was ok.
With tears in her eyes the victim responded no.
She got up and sat next to the other passenger and confirmed Alotaibi had touched her.
Alotaibi tried to get away, but was stopped by male passengers, who prevented him leaving the train and escaping.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Julie Skinner said: "Alotaibi acted in an abhorrent and predatory manner towards this young woman, but the selfless actions of those on the train who noticed something was wrong and offered to help her kept her safe from further assault and ensured we were able to arrest Alotaibi and bring him to justice.
"When a member of the public bravely intervenes to confront or call out callous behaviour and sexual assaults, it reminds the victim that they are not alone and helps to prevent further unacceptable behaviour.
“I thank everyone who supported this investigation and supported the victim, and I hope that this result can bring her some comfort.”
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