Police seek help identifying man after London Tube assault

British Transport Police are appealing to the public to identify a man following an attempted assault on a London Underground train over the weekend. The incident occurred on a Bakerloo line train between Waterloo and Lambeth North stations at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

According to police, a man approached a woman who was traveling alone, exposed himself to her, and then forcibly dragged her to the floor of the carriage in an attempt to assault her. The woman managed to fight the man off and fled the train when it stopped at Lambeth North station, where she alerted staff. The suspect remained on the train and disembarked at the next stop, Elephant and Castle.

Investigators have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the attack. Detective Sergeant Krishan Appannah stated that officers are supporting the victim and described the event as a horrific incident. He said one line of inquiry is that the man may be homeless. Police are asking anyone who recognizes the individual to text his name to 61016, quoting reference 948 of July 11. Witnesses can also contact British Transport Police directly or provide information...