Police have released images of two buskers they wish to speak with following a sexual assault incident on a crowded train.
The assault took place when a group of buskers entered the Elizabeth Line service at Whitechapel in east London, just before 11pm on June 6, targeting a woman. The perpetrators, accompanied by two men, disembarked at the next stop, which was Stratford Station.
British Transport Police have shared CCTV footage of the two men believed to have valuable information for the investigation. Authorities are appealing to anyone who may have information to come forward.
A statement from the British Transport Police stated, “Detectives from the British Transport Police are seeking to speak with two men regarding a sexual assault case on an Elizabeth Line train.”
“On the evening of Saturday, June 6, a group of buskers boarded an eastbound train at Whitechapel station. During the journey, two men from the group sexually assaulted a woman.
“After the assault, they exited the train at Stratford station. Detectives believe that the men shown in the images could provide vital information for the investigation.
“Anyone who can identify them or witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact BTP either by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 860 of June 6. Information can also be anonymously provided to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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