A 22-year-old england/Tottenhamtottenham/”>Tottenham man has been locked up after sexually assaulting a woman and masturbating on a wales/Centralcentral-wales/”>central/”>Central line train — before attacking two police officers during his arrest.
Disturbing Incident at Marble Arch Station
Rohan Uddin, of Bedford Road, Tottenham, targeted a lone woman in her 20s just after 9pm on Tuesday 29 April 2025. Sitting beside her in an almost empty eastbound Central line carriage at Marble Arch station, he sexually assaulted her and Beganbegan masturbating.
The brave victim moved away to safety but snapped a clear photo of Uddin, helping police to quickly identify him and issue a wanted alert.
Arrest Turns Violent
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 arrested him — only for him to assault two police officers during the process. This led to extra charges being piled on.
Ten Years Behind Bars or More: Sexual Harm Prevention Order Imposed
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’ imprisonment and hit with a £187 court surcharge.
The judge also slapped on a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), banning Uddin from:
- Speaking to or engaging with any women or girls he doesn’t know while using public transport;
- Entering stations or travelling under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
- Touching his genitals on trains or at stations;
- Travelling without a valid ticket.
Police Praise Victim’s Bravery
“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.
The officer stressed that BTP takes all sexual offence reports seriously and stands firmly behind victims throughout investigations.
Got a Concern? Here’s How to Report
If you witness or experience a sexual offence on the railway, contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40. For emergencies, dial 999 immediately.
