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Police hunt young man who sexually assaulted victim in central London Tube station

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Howie, M. (2026, September 27). Police hunt young man who sexually assaulted victim in central London Tube station. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/baker-street-tube-station-sexual-assault-btp-b1298541.html

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On Saturday, July 4, shortly before 8:30 pm, a young man sexually assaulted a woman at Baker Street Underground station in central London. After she confronted him, he slapped her across the face. The British Transport Police are now seeking information from anyone who recognizes or has details about the suspect featured in their image release. People can provide tips anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or directly contacting BTP via text at 61016 or phone at 0800 40 50 40, using reference number 723 of 4 July.

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Police investigating a sexual assault at a central London Tube station have released an image of a man they would like to speak to. asserted

they → investigate → man

The attacked happened shortly before 8.30pm on Saturday, July 4, when a young man sexually assaulted his victim as she walked through Baker Street Underground station. asserted

she → attack → station

She was then slapped across the face after confronting him. asserted

She → slap → him

Detectives would like to speak to the person pictured, as they believe he may have information that could help their investigation. uncertain

that → like → investigation

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 723 of 4 July. asserted

who → recognise → July

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

Information → give → 111

Police hunt young man who sexually assaulted victim in central London Tube station

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