Manhunt launched after woman followed off bus and sexually assaulted

A woman was sexually assaulted in the street after being followed off a bus in west London.

The Met has released CCTV of the suspect in last month’s attack.

The woman, in her 20s, reported being sexually assaulted in Park Road, Ealing, shortly before midnight on May 21.

She got off the E1 bus, going from Ealing Broadway Station to Greenford Broadway, at Browning Avenue and was followed down Park Road.

The suspect 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.

The man was seen on CCTV running north on Park Road following the incident, back towards Browning Avenue and the E1 bus stop.

Detective Constable Teresa Moore 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.’

She appealed for any witnesses, especially other passengers on the bus, to get in touch.

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