Woman Sexually Assaulted at East Acton Tube Station


Man threatened to kill her when she challenged him

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a sexual assault at East Acton tube station.

At around 10pm on 16 April, a woman was walking up the stairs at East Acton station, between the westbound and eastbound lines. She was approached by a man, who touched her inappropriately. When the victim challenged his behaviour, he became abusive, saying he was going to kill her and threatening her with a bottle. She managed to run away and board a Central line train.

Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) would like to speak to the man in the image above as they believe he may have information which could help the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40 or texting 61016, with reference 300 of 29 May.



May 29, 2018