Tottenham Man Jailed for Sexual Assault and Police Attack on Central Line Train
Sex Attack Shocks Marble Arch Tube
A 22-year-old Tottenham man has been locked up after sexually assaulting a woman and masturbating on a Central line train. The disturbing incident happened just after 9pm on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, aboard an almost empty eastbound carriage at Marble Arch station.
Rohan Uddin, from Bedford Road, Tottenham, targeted a lone woman in her 20s. Sitting beside her, he assaulted her before masturbating. The brave victim moved away and snapped a clear photo of Uddin, helping police to swiftly identify him and issue a wanted alert.
Violent Arrest as Police Intervene
Uddin was stopped by Metropolitan Police officers in June for an unrelated matter. When officers discovered he was wanted by British Transport Police (BTP), they moved to arrest him. During the arrest, he violently attacked two police officers, resulting in extra charges.
16 Months Prison and 10-Year Sexual Harm Prevention Order
At Snaresbrook Crown Court on 16 September, Uddin pleaded guilty to sexual assault, outraging public decency, and assaulting emergency workers. He was sentenced to 16 months in prison and fined a £187 court surcharge.
The court also slapped a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) on Uddin, banning him from:
- Talking to or engaging with women or girls he doesn’t know while on public transport;
- Entering stations or travelling under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
- Touching himself on trains or at stations;
- Travelling without a valid ticket.
Police Praise Victim’s Courage
“It is thanks to the brave woman reporting this horrific incident that we have been able to get this vulgar and sickening individual off the railway network,” said Detective Constable Sexton-Thomas of BTP. He added that British Transport Police takes all sexual offence reports seriously and strongly supports victims throughout investigations.
See Something? Say Something
If you witness or experience a sexual offence on the railway, contact British Transport Police immediately by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40. For emergencies, dial 999 without delay.
