British Transport Police seek man over Tube indecent exposure claims
Incidents reported on Hammersmith & City and Piccadilly lines in early August, police urge public assistance.
Incident → evidence → outcomeDetectives from British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for information regarding two alleged indecent exposure incidents on London Underground trains. The investigations follow reports from two women who claim they were targeted on separate services earlier this month.
Details of the alleged incidents
The first incident is reported to have taken place on August 11. A man allegedly exposed himself to a woman while travelling on a westbound Hammersmith & City line train heading towards Hammersmith. Two days later, on August 13, a second woman reportedly experienced a similar incident on a Piccadilly line train near Earl's Court Underground station.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police confirmed the details of the alleged events. They stated that in the first instance, a man sat opposite a woman and exposed himself. The same man is then reported to have exposed himself to another woman on the Piccadilly line service. The reference number for the enquiries is 522 of August 13.
Appeal for witnesses
As part of their investigation, BTP has released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries. Officers are urging anyone who recognises the individual in the photograph, or who may have witnessed either incident, to come forward. Information can be provided by texting BTP on 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting the reference number. Alternatively, individuals can provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
01What are British Transport Police investigating?
British Transport Police are investigating two alleged indecent exposure incidents that reportedly occurred on London Underground trains. The incidents are said to have taken place on August 11 and August 13 on separate Tube lines.
02Where did the alleged incidents happen?
The first alleged incident occurred on a westbound Hammersmith & City line train on August 11. The second alleged incident reportedly took place on a Piccadilly line train near Earl's Court Underground station on August 13.
03What should I do if I recognise the man in the image?
If you recognise the man in the image released by British Transport Police, you can text BTP on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 522 of August 13. You can also give information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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