Man sexually assaulted by another man on Tube in early hours as cops release CCTV

COPS have launched an investigation after a man was sexually assaulted on the Tube during a horror attack in the early hours. CCTV has been released in the hunt for a man after the victim was targeted while travelling across London on the Piccadilly Line. British Transport Police believe this man may be able to help with enquiries The man has tattoos on both his arms The man was attacked on the Underground at around 1am on August 16, British Transport Police (BTP) said. He had been sat on a train heading towards Finsbury Park, North London, when the horror unfolded. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The victim was approached by his attacker, who then stood in front of him, before sexually assaulting him, the force added. A probe has since been launched into the attack, with cops now releasing CCTV in the hunt for a man. Officers believe he may be able to assist with enquiries, while anyone who recognises him has been urged to come forward. Information can be given to police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, using reference 38 of 16 August. BTP said: “Detectives have released images of a man they’d like to speak to after a man was sexually assaulted on a train in London. “The incident happened at around 1am on Sunday 16 August when a man was sat on board a Piccadilly Line train to Finsbury Park. Most read in The Sun “He was approached by a man who stood in front of him holding the overhead handle before sexually assaulting him. “Officers believe the man in the images could have information that may assist their enquiries. “Anyone who recognises him is asked to text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 38 of 16 August. “Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”