Police hunt man after woman groped in sex attack outside Golders Green Tube station

Police are hunting a man after a woman was groped by a stranger outside a north London Tube station.

The victim, a 22-year-old, was attacked by a man outside Golders Green station in the early hours of the morning.

She had left the station and gone outside to catch a bus when the man approached her and tried to engage her in conversation.

The woman walked away and went to the cab office next to the station, which was closed.

When she turned round, the suspect was standing directly behind her and grabbed her before touching her inappropriately, police say.

The victim managed to push him off and run into the station where she was able to board and train, leaving him behind at the station.

British Transport Police released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the attack, which happened at about 3.30am on Sunday, February 12.

They are also appealing for witnesses to the sexual assault.

Investigating officer, PC Mark Luker, said: “Fortunately the victim was able to escape without any physical injuries, but the impact of an assault like this can be devastating.

“She is being fully supported by our specially trained officers as the investigation continues. It is vital that we locate the man who is responsible for this sexual assault.”

If anyone has any information about the incident or recognises the man shown in the CCTV images, they are asked to call 0800 40 50 40 or text information to 61016 quoting reference number 160 24/2/17.