Man caught sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl on tube 

A sex offender has been jailed after he was caught assaulting a teenage girl on the Underground.

Abdulrizak Ali Hersi, 32, from Invicita Close, Limehouse, was found guilty of sexual assault at Inner London Crown Court on May 5.

The judge sentenced Hersi to 18 months in prison and a ten year Sexual Harm Prevention Order which forbids him from intentionally standing behind or next to any female he doesn’t know in a public place.

He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £187.

On October 11 last year, at around 5pm, plain clothes officers on patrol on the Piccadilly Line observed Hersi board a train at Green Park and stand near the doors.

At the next stop a family got on the train and moments later Hersi sexually assaulted the 13-year-old girl. Officers intervened, took Hersi off the train at Leicester Square and arrested him.

Inspector Sharon Turner said: “Our plainclothes teams are specially trained in identifying dangerous sexual offenders like Hersi, who will do their level best to commit such crimes without notice.

“In this case, the victim and her family didn’t even realise what was happening until our officers quickly intervened.

“Passengers should feel reassured to know we have plain clothes patrols like this taking place across the Underground day and night to keep everyone safe. If you ever have any concerns while travelling please do text us on 61016.”

Pictured top: Abdulrizak Ali Hersi (Picture: British Transport Police)