British Transport Police have launched an urgent hunt for a sex predator following a sexual assault on a Thameslink train in London. The incident occurred on the service running between Blackfriars and London Bridge.

The attack took place at approximately 9:40pm on Tuesday, March 10. A man boarded the Thameslink train at London Blackfriars station, sat next to a woman, and then sexually assaulted her before leaving the train at London Bridge station.

Police have released an image of the suspect and are appealing to the public for help in identifying him. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to come forward immediately.

Those with information can text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 767 of March 10. Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

If you were on the train or know anything about this incident, police ask you not to stay silent. Your information could be crucial in helping to catch this vile predator.

Originally published by UKNIP.

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