Police seek man over Tube sexual assaults
British Transport Police have released CCTV images of a suspect following two incidents on the Northern line.
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British Transport Police (BTP) have launched an investigation and released CCTV images of a man they wish to identify following two sexual assaults on the London Underground. The incidents both occurred on the Northern line within days of each other.
Details of the assaults
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The first incident took place at Waterloo station at approximately 8.40pm on 1 August 2026. A woman reported that a man exposed himself to her on the train. She stated that he then left the carriage and boarded another train travelling northbound. The BTP said officers believe the man in the images could have information that may assist their enquiries.
A second sexual assault involving the same man occurred on the Northern line near Euston station at around 8pm on 3 August 2026. The suspect remains unidentified.
Suspect description and appeal
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The suspect is described as an older white man of average build. He has short, curly white hair with a balding patch on top. He was seen wearing black glasses, a blue short-sleeved shirt, and black trousers. Police are urging anyone who recognises the man to contact them.
The BTP can be contacted by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 716 of 1 August. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Separate Newham incident
In a separate incident, police have also launched a CCTV appeal concerning an upskirt offence at West Ham station in Newham. This occurred during rush hour on 24 July 2026, when a man reportedly pointed his phone up at a woman using the escalator.
Questions this report answers
+When and where did the sexual assaults on the Northern line take place?
The first sexual assault occurred at Waterloo station around 8.40pm on 1 August 2026. A second assault by the same man took place near Euston station at approximately 8pm on 3 August 2026.
+What does the suspect look like?
The suspect is described as an older white man of average build with short, curly white hair and a balding patch. He was seen wearing black glasses, a blue short-sleeved shirt, and black trousers.
+How can the public help the police?
British Transport Police are asking anyone who recognises the man to contact them by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 716 of 1 August. Anonymous information can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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