London: Muslim women assaulted on buses in Ealing, Hammersmith, Westminster, Hounslow. Know in detail

The Metropolitan Police is in search of a man, who targeted and assaulted Muslim women on London's bus network in the Ealing, Hammersmith, Westminster, and Hounslow areas. It has released images of the man. The police have said that the man sits next to his victims and touches them, though he does not speak to them. It has been reported that more than 10 such incidents have happened between February 2022 and September 2023. The police are investigating these incidents.

Police release suspect's image

The Met also said that the suspect or the victim boarded the bus at Westfield Shepherds Bush, Ealing Broadway, or Acton High Street. Talking to the BBC, Det Sgt Matthew Brown said, "While his face is covered in the images, we are hoping that anyone who knows him will recognise him or his clothing and get in touch."

Police urge victims to contact

He said further, "Similarly, if you believe that you may have been targeted by this man, but have not yet spoken with police, please do get in touch - at the very least so that we can know that you are OK and are being supported."

No one arrested

No arrests have been made so far. Assuring the community about the probe, Brown said that the police are doing all that they can to identify and locate the suspect. The main problem is that the face of the suspect is covered in the images. But the Met Police hopes that anyone who knows him will recognise him or his clothing and get in touch.

How to contact police?

Brown said that the police are aware of social media posts regarding this individual and appreciate the concern that these incidents will cause.

The Metropolitan Police have said that anyone with information can contact police on 101 or post via X @MetCC quoting reference CAD 8412/21Sep.

FAQs:

How many incidents of Muslim women being assaulted on London's bus network have been reported?
The Metropolitan Police has registered 10 cases of Muslim women being assaulted on London's bus network between February 2022 and September 2023.

In which areas the suspect has been active?
The incidents of Muslim women being assaulted have been reported from the Ealing, Hammersmith, Westminster, and Hounslow areas.