COPS have released CCTV footage of a man they are looking for in connection with a sexual assault.
A woman, in her 20s, was attacked twice in Ealing, west London, after being followed off her bus on May 21.
Footage of the man cops are hunting
Metropolitan PoliceHe is seen wearing a black puffer coat and blue top underneath[/caption]
Metropolitan PoliceHe is described as being 5ft 11in with a slim build[/caption]
The man reportedly assaulted the woman as he got off the E1 bus at Browning Avenue.
He then followed her down Park Road, where he attacked her again at around 11.50pm.
The man could be seen on CCTV running north on the same road following the incident
He is described as being 5ft 11in with a slim build and having dark, curly hair.
CCTV shows the man, in his late 20s or early 30s, wearing a black jacket with a navy blue, Nike t-shirt.
The E1 bus travels between Ealing Broadway Station and Greenford Broadway.
Detective Constable Teresa Moore, leading the Met’s investigation, said: “Women and girls should be safe to travel on public transport – and walk the streets of London – without being attacked.
“This incident highlights the opportunistic behaviour of the offender so it is really important we locate him as soon as possible.”
The Met confirmed the woman was being supported by specialist officers.
In a statement, the force said: “Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they need to trace following a sexual assault in May.
“A woman in her 20s reported that a man sexually assaulted her in Park Road, W7 at around 23:50hrs on Wednesday, 21 May.
“She is currently being supported by specialist officers.
“The man followed the woman off the E1 bus, which takes a route from Ealing Broadway Station to Greenford Broadway.
“As the bus approached Browning Avenue, W7, he sexually assaulted the woman as he alighted.
“He then followed her down Park Road, W7 where he assaulted her.
“The man was seen on CCTV running north on Park Road following the incident, towards Browning Avenue and the E1 bus stop.
“He is described as Black, in his late 20s or early 30s, and approximately 5ft 11in tall, with a slim build.
“He has dark, curly hair and was captured on CCTV wearing a black jacket and navy blue, Nike t-shirt.
“If you have any relevant information to share – particularly if you were on the E1 bus on Wednesday, 21 May between 23:45hrs and 23:58hrs – please contact us on 101 immediately and quote 697/21MAY.”
Metropolitan PoliceThe man reportedly assaulted the woman as he got off the E1 bus at Browning Avenue[/caption]
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