Police issue appeal to identify man in connection with sexual assault

The appeal follows an alleged assault which took place on a bus in Tottenham Hale

Police have issued an appeal to identify a man in connection with a sexual assault.

The image (above) was released by police following an alleged assault which took place on a bus in Tottenham Hale. Metropolitan Police say the assault happened at approximately 10.50pm on Saturday, 27th January after a woman boarded a 192 bus at Tottenham Hale Station.

The woman sat down at the back of the bus and fell asleep. An unknown man, who had got on at the same time, sat down next to her and allegedly proceeded to sexually assault her. He got off the bus shortly after.

The image has been taken from CCTV from the night of the incident.

The suspect is described as having dark hair and a beard and did not speak with a British accent. He was wearing a black hooded top.

Detectives from Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating and appealing for any information about the attack.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call 101 or via ‘X’ @MetCC quoting CAD7945/27JAN24. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org

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