Police are hunting for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted at Sloane Square Underground station in broad daylight.

The attack happened just before 2pm on Sunday 4 January, as the woman and the suspect passed one another on a stairway inside the station.

Detectives say the man sexually assaulted the victim in the moment they crossed paths, before disappearing into the busy station.

Now British Transport Police have launched an urgent appeal — and released a CCTV image of a man they believe may have information that could help identify the suspect.

Officers are urging anyone who recognises him — or who was in the station around that time and may have seen something — to come forward.

A BTP spokesperson said detectives are “keen to speak” to the man pictured as part of their enquiries.

Do you recognise him?

Anyone who can help is asked to contact British Transport Police:
• Text: 61016
• Call: 0800 40 50 40
• Quote reference 600 of 5 January

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.