Hunt for man sexually assaulting Muslim women on London buses

The man sits next to his victims and then touches them without speaking
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Metropolitan Police
Jordan King19 October 2023
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Police are hunting for a man after more than 10 women were sexually assaulted on London buses.

The man targeted Muslim women in the incidents, between February 2022 and September 2023, usually in the afternoons and evenings.

He would sit next to the victims and touch them without speaking.

The assaults took place on the bus network around Ealing, Hammersmith, Westminster and Hounslow.

The victim or the suspect would often board the bus at Westfield Shepherds Bush, Ealing Broadway or Acton High Street.

The Metropolitan Police have released a photograph of a man they want to speak to in connection with their investigation.

Detective Sergeant Matthew Brown said: “We are aware of social media posts regarding this individual and appreciate the concern that these incidents will cause. We would like to assure the community that we are doing all that we can to identify and locate the suspect.

“While his face is covered in the images, we are hoping that anyone who knows him will recognise him or his clothing and get in touch.

“Similarly, if you believe that you may have been targeted by this man, but have not yet spoken with police, please do get in touch – at the very least so that we can know that you are okay and are being supported.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or post via X @MetCC quoting reference CAD 8412/21Sep.

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