A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to six months in prison for sexually assaulting a woman on a Central Line train, following an investigation by British Transport Police (BTP).

Jatinder Singh, also known as Vicky Singh Sangha, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to sexual assault at London Inner Crown Court on Tuesday 25 November. He received a 26-week prison sentence, was ordered to pay a £187 surcharge, and must register with police for the next 10 years.

The court heard that shortly after 8.20am on Wednesday 2 October 2024, Sangha boarded a busy westbound Central Line train at Liverpool Street station. He used the crowded conditions to conceal his assault on a woman in her thirties from fellow commuters.

The victim contacted BTP via text on 61016, and only days later an officer familiar with the incident recognised Sangha outside Kings Cross station, leading to his arrest.

Detective Constable Steven Ridpath-Mitchell, the investigating officer, said:

“Sangha's opportunistic behaviour was totally unacceptable, the victim was trying to go about her daily life on her way to work and should not have been subjected to his abhorrent and despicable actions. It is down to the bravery of the victim and the keen observation of an officer that we have been able to arrest, charge and sentence Sangha and see him held accountable. The victim has bravely supported the investigation throughout, ensuring that Sangha will now have plenty of time to think about his actions while in prison and feel the consequences for years to come. If you experience or witness a sexual offence on the railway network or at a station, I urge you to report it to us on 61016, we will always take you seriously.”

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