Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they would like to trace following the incidents on Monday 16 and Monday, 23 January 2012.
Detective Constable Graeme Knox, the investigating officer from BTP Stratford CID, said: “The first of the two incidents occurred on Monday, 16 January on the 17:34 National Express Liverpool Street to Shenfield service.
“The 23-year-old victim was travelling alone on the busy service when she noticed a man standing very close behind her, who began to touch her inappropriately.
“Unable to move due to the crowdedness of the carriage the victim waited until a seat became available to move away from the man, who continued to stare at her until he left the train at Goodmayes.”
The victim remained on the service and reported the incident to police later that evening.
A week later on Monday, 23 January, on the 08:57 Stratford to Goodmayes service, a 15-year-old girl was travelling alone to school when she was approached by the same man who took a seat opposite her.
DC Knox added: “The man sat opposite the victim and she noticed him staring at her, even continuing to do so when she met his gaze. He then began touching himself indecently.
“The victim left the service at Goodmayes and the man followed her from the train to the barriers. Intimidated by his behaviour she decided to board another train to Seven Kings where he followed her again.”
At Seven Kings the victim quickly left the train and exited the station. She reported the incident to police when she arrived at school.
The man sought can be seen below:
Anyone with information can call British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference B3/LNA of 09/02/2012. Or call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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