Witness appeal after attempted sexual assault – South London

British Transport Police (BTP) detectives investigating an attempted sexual assault on board a train are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The incident happened at around 10pm on Tuesday 28 July on board a train between City Thameslink and London Bridge when a man on a mobility scooter attempted to sexually assault a woman. Two witnesses challenged the man before alerting the victim.

The man has now been identified, and officers are asking the two witnesses or anyone else who may have seen what happened to come forward and assist their investigation.

The man is described as white, in his late 50s, and was wearing a black hat and jacket.

If you saw what happened, please text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 776 of 28 July.

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