Man Arrested on Suspicion of Rape Following Attack on Train in South-East London
London, UK: A man has been arrested and subsequently released on bail after a 17-year-old girl was reportedly attacked in a toilet on a Thameslink train in south-east London. British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed the arrest, stating the incident occurred in the early hours of July 19th.
The victim had just boarded a train at Woolwich Arsenal railway station, bound for Abbey Wood, at approximately 06:10 BST. This attack followed a prior assault that the girl experienced on the station platform just five minutes earlier. The suspect is believed to have left the network at Abbey Wood station, while the teenager continued her journey to Slade Green where she reported the incident to police.
A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape and taken into custody by BTP officers. He has since been released on bail as the investigation continues. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with their inquiries.
FAQs: South-East London Train Attack
1. What happened on the train? A 17-year-old girl was reportedly attacked in a toilet on a Thameslink train after being sexually assaulted on the platform at Woolwich Arsenal railway station.
2. When did the incident occur? The attack took place at approximately 06:10 BST on July 19th.
3. Has anyone been arrested? A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attacked by British Transport Police. He has since been released on bail pending further inquiries.
4. How can I provide information to the police? British Transport Police have urged anyone who may have information related to the incident to contact them.
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