Police are seeking assistance in identifying a man following an alleged sexual assault on a crowded London Underground Tube carriage. British Transport Police have released an image of the individual they wish to speak to regarding the incident on a Northern Line train headed towards Tufnell Park in North London.

The assault reportedly took place when a woman boarded the train during rush hour at approximately 5:30 pm on Thursday, April 23. Standing near the doors, she was allegedly assaulted before the suspect disembarked at Tufnell Park Underground station.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police issued a statement, stating, “Detectives investigating a sexual assault on board a Northern Line Underground train towards Tufnell Park are today releasing this image in connection. At around 5:30 pm on Thursday, April 23, a woman boarded a Northern Line train and stood by the door. She was then sexually assaulted by a man who got off the train at Tufnell Park Underground station.”

Authorities are asking anyone who recognizes the individual in the image to contact British Transport Police via text at 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 491 of April 23. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.