CCTV images released after attempted child abduction – East London

Detectives investigating a report of an attempted child abduction at a London Underground station have released these images in connection.

At around 8.30pm on Thursday 15 October at West Ham Underground station, a woman approached a seven-year-old girl, who was accompanied by her father, and began engaging with her.

She told the girl she wanted to “grab” her before making attempts to hold her hand.  

As the father and daughter got away from the woman, she told bystanders that the man – the girl’s father – was kidnapping the girl. She then fled the station.

BTP Detective Constable Chris Petty said: “We appreciate reports of this nature are concerning and I would like to reassure the public that we are doing all we can to identify the woman in question.

“We’re keen to speak to the person in the images who may have vital information that could assist our ongoing investigation. If you recognise her, please text her name to 61016 quoting reference 108 of 16 October.

“Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”