Young woman subjected to 'prolonged sex assault' on London train

Sex attack: The woman was allegedly assaulted on a Greater Anglia train between Enfield Lock and Stratford
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Fiona Simpson14 February 2017
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A young woman was subjected to a “prolonged” sex attack on a London train, police said.

A 23-year-old woman boarded the Greater Anglia service at Enfield Lock, north east London, around 8am on January 30.

As the train travelled towards Stratford a man touched her bottom and back inappropriately, British Transport Police said.

Officers are now appealing for information to try to trace a man who intervened.

The passenger is said to have noticed the woman was distressed and stood between her and the attacker before the pair left the train at Stratford.

Officers have urged the man to come forward to help with their investigations.

Detective Constable Suleman Yazdani, said: “This was a prolonged assaulted on board a very busy train which has understandably upset the victim. No one should ever be subjected to unwanted sexual advances – we’re pleased she had the confidence to report it.

“I am very keen to speak with the man who intervened during this assault by standing in-between the victim and her attacker. Please get in touch as soon as possible as you may have vital information that could help us investigate.”

A 33-year-old man from Enfield has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

He was bailed until March 8 pending further enquiries.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact officers by sending a text to 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 114 of 30/01/2017.

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