The Metropolitan Police Service

05/16/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/15/2024 23:41

Can you help identify this man

Police have released an image of a man they want to identify following a sexual assault in Bethnal Green.

The incident happened at around 06:20hrs on Monday, 22 January after a woman left a station and was followed by a man who sexually assaulted her as she walked near Bethnal Green Police Station.

He then left, walking along Victoria Park Square towards Bethnal Green Underground Station.

Officers at Bethnal Green were informed but the man had left the area.

A number of enquiries have been carried out following the incident including looking at CCTV and speaking with witnesses, however officers are yet to identify the suspect.

Police are now releasing an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

The suspect is described as Black, approximately 5ft 7ins tall and of medium build.

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

If you recognise this man or have any information that could assist police then please call 101 or 'X' @MetCC and quote reference CAD 3536/09Mar.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.