No action against Tube passengers in exposure case
British Transport Police investigated three individuals after a man exposed himself on a District line train.
Incident → evidence → outcomeThree passengers investigated by British Transport Police (BTP) following an incident on a District line train will face no further action. The individuals had intervened after a man exposed himself and refused to cover himself, swearing at them. The incident occurred in August last year.
The passengers forced the man off the train at East Ham station. BTP subsequently interviewed the three under caution on suspicion of affray. Files of evidence were sent to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for a charging decision.
Vulnerable individual detained
The man involved in the exposure incident was detained under the Mental Health Act and remains in hospital. BTP described him as an 'extremely vulnerable person' experiencing a significant mental health crisis.
Assistant Chief Constable Charlie Doyle of BTP stated that while charges were not pursued by the CPS in this instance, a criminal investigation was appropriate. He added that BTP would not hesitate to prosecute in future cases where individuals act in such a manner.
A spokesperson for the CPS confirmed that after careful consideration of the evidence, they concluded there was no realistic prospect of conviction. Consequently, no further action will be taken against the three passengers.
Questions this report answers
01Why will no action be taken against the passengers?
The Crown Prosecution Service reviewed the evidence and concluded there was no realistic prospect of conviction. This means they did not believe a court would find the passengers guilty.
02What happened to the man who exposed himself?
The man was detained under the Mental Health Act. He remains in hospital receiving care. British Transport Police described him as an extremely vulnerable individual experiencing a mental health crisis.
03What was the role of British Transport Police?
British Transport Police investigated the incident and interviewed the three passengers under caution on suspicion of affray. They then sent their findings to the Crown Prosecution Service.
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