Witnesses sought after sexual assault on Enfield to Stratford bound train

The assault happened after the 23-year-old victim had boarded a Greater Anglia train at Enfield Lock station shortly before 8am. During the journey, a man was stood close touching her inappropriately on her back and bottom.

Noticing the victim was distressed by this ordeal, an unknown man intervened blocking the man from assaulting the woman further. The victim and the man then left the service at Stratford.

Today, officers are appealing directly to the man who intervened, please get in touch.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Suleman Yazdani, said: “This was a prolonged assaulted on board a very busy train which has understandably upset the victim. No one should ever be subjected to unwanted sexual advances – we’re pleased she had the confidence to report it.

“I am very keen to speak with the man who intervened during this assault by standing in-between the victim and her attacker. Please get in touch as soon as possible as you may have vital information that could help us investigate.”

In connection with this incident, a 33-year-old man from Enfield was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. He was realised on police bail and will return on Wednesday 8 March pending further enquiries.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact officers by sending a text to 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 114 of 30/01/2017.