Police hunt man ‘spotted masturbating on London Underground train’

Detectives would like to speak to the man in the image who they believe may have information that could help their investigation
06:56, 06 May 2026Updated 06:57, 06 May 2026
A CCTV image (left) and Upney underground station where the suspect alighted (right)(Image: Google / BTP)
Police are searching for a man who was allegedly spotted masturbating on a London Underground train in front of other passengers.
British Transport Police received reports that it happened aboard a Westbound District Line train at around 5.10pm on Monday, April 20.
Witnesses described a man exposed himself and masturbating before leaving the service at Upney Underground station in East London.
Detectives would like to speak to the man in the image who they believe may have information that could help their investigation.
Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference number 773 of 20 April.
The British Transport Police has issued a statement on the incident(Image: wcjohnston)
Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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