10-year-old sexually assaulted at central London Tube station

A 10-year-old boy was sexually assaulted as he walked up a set of stairs with his family at a central London Tube station.

The boy was attacked at Leicester Square Tube station at around 4.30pm on Thursday, February 16.

After the incident, the man ran away, and despite the boy’s mother chasing him through the station, he escaped.

Police believe the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help their investigation.

If you recognise him, or have any information, contact British Transport Police (BTP) by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 474 of 16 February.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Picture: Police would like to speak to this man (Picture: British Transport Police)