Woman ‘sexually assaulted on busy Elizabeth Line train’ | UK | News

British Transport Police have released photographs of two men they want to identify after a woman was sexually assaulted on an Elizabeth Line train. Detectives said the incident occurred shortly before 11pm on Saturday, June 6, after a group of buskers boarded an eastbound service at Whitechapel station.

During the journey, two men from the group allegedly sexually assaulted a woman before getting off the train at the next stop, Stratford station. Officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying the two men captured in footage released as part of the investigation. BTP said detectives believe the pair may have information that could help their investigation into the incident.

A British Transport Police spokesman said: “Do you know these men? Detectives investigating sexual assault on an Elizabeth Line train are releasing photographs of two men they would like to speak to.”

“Just before 11pm on Saturday, June 6, a group of buskers boarded an eastbound service from Whitechapel station.

“During the journey, two men from the group sexually assaulted a woman.

“They then got off the train at the next stop, Stratford station.

“Detectives believe the men in the footage may have information that will assist in the ongoing investigation.”

Anyone who recognizes the men or witnessed the incident is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 860 of 6 June.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The investigation is still ongoing.