Met release footage of man wanted in connection with a sexual assault

Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they need to trace following a sexual assault in May.

A woman in her 20s reported that a man sexually assaulted her in Park Road, W7 at around 23:50hrs on Wednesday, 21 May. She is currently being supported by specialist officers.

The man followed the woman off the E1 bus, which takes a route from Ealing Broadway Station to Greenford Broadway.

As the bus approached Browning Avenue, W7, he sexually assaulted the woman as he alighted. He then followed her down Park Road, W7 where he assaulted her.

The man was seen on CCTV running north on Park Road following the incident, towards Browning Avenue and the E1 bus stop.

He is described as Black, in his late 20s or early 30s, and approximately 5ft 11in tall, with a slim build. He has dark, curly hair and was captured on CCTV wearing a black jacket and navy blue, Nike t-shirt.

Detective Constable Teresa Moore, leading the Met’s investigation, said: “Women and girls should be safe to travel on public transport – and walk the streets of London – without being attacked.

“This incident highlights the opportunistic behaviour of the offender so it is really important we locate him as soon as possible.”

If you have any relevant information to share - particularly if you were on the E1 bus on Wednesday, 21 May between 23:45hrs and 23:58hrs - please contact us on 101 immediately and quote 697/21MAY.