Jailed: Prolific pervert who sexually assaulted six women on the Tube

A “revolting” pervert who sexually assaulted six women on the Tube has been jailed.

Saiful Islam, 27, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to two years in prison at Blackfriars Crown Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to six counts of sexual assault.

Islam sexually assaulted the women on trains on the London Underground between 2012 and 2017, police said.

He was arrested in January this year when police seized DNA evidence from the clothing of five of the women.

The women gave statements to police describing how "disgusted" and "violated" they felt by Islam's behaviour.

Investigating officer, Det Con Allan McTaggart, said: “They were upset, angry, shocked – these women were simply travelling on the railway when they were subject to a revolting attack by Saiful Islam.

“I am extremely pleased that he is now behind bars where he cannot do this to any more women."

The incidents happened on the westbound Central line at Liverpool Street station in August 2012; on the northbound Northern line from London Bridge in August 2012; on an eastbound Central line train from Holborn in September 2012; on the westbound Piccadilly line from Holborn in December 2016 against two women; and on the westbound Piccadilly line from Holborn in January 2017.

Islam was also ordered to sign the Violent and Sex Offender Register for ten years.

If you have experienced unwanted sexual behaviour on the railway network, report it by calling 0800 40 50 40 or texting 61016.