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Police hunt man after sexual assault at central London station

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Place, T. (2026, September 28). Police hunt man after sexual assault at central London station. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/british-transport-police-sexual-assault-baker-street-station-london-btp-b1298754.html

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A woman was sexually assaulted at a central London station by a young man who then slapped her when she confronted him. The British Transport Police are searching for the suspect and wish to question him regarding their investigation into the incident.

Written by AI on 2026-09-28, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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She was sexually assaulted by a young man, before being slapped across the face after confronting him. asserted

She → assault → him

Police would like to speak to this man in connection with their investigation BTP She was sexually assaulted by a young man, before being slapped across the face after confronting him. asserted

She → like → him

Police hunt man after sexual assault at central London station

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