Creep, 35, Targeted Woman On Packed Tube And Sexually Assaulted Her, Police Claim

The morning rush hour on the London Underground is synonymous with stress, packed carriages, and the struggle to get to work. For one woman in her 30s, however, a routine journey on the Central Line was transformed into a harrowing ordeal when a man deliberately exploited the tightly constrained space of the busy train to commit a sexual assault.

Jatinder Singh, who also goes by the name Vicky Singh Sangha, 35, was jailed for six months after preying on the victim aboard a westbound service during the busiest part of the day. The horrific incident serves as a chilling reminder that, even in the heart of London's commuting chaos, the British Transport Police (BTP) stand ready to act on reports of sexual misconduct.

The attack unfolded shortly after 8:20 am on 2 October last year. Sangha boarded the train at Liverpool Street, one of the capital's busiest transport hubs. Once he was on the carriage, which was inevitably filled with commuters heading towards the city centre, the 35-year-old saw the overcrowded conditions not as an inconvenience, but as a calculated opportunity. He is reported to have used the tight proximity of the rush hour environment to conceal his despicable actions.

The victim demonstrated incredible presence of mind and bravery during the assault, choosing to quietly report the ongoing crime using the BTP's discreet text service. She sent an urgent message to the dedicated number, 61016, providing officers with details that allowed them to quickly identify the perpetrator.

Sexual Assault On The London Underground: The Aftermath And Sentencing

The swift, discreet reporting by the victim allowed BTP officers to begin tracking Sangha immediately. Just a few days later, he was recognised and arrested by officers who were familiar with the details of the case while he was at King's Cross station.

Sangha, who was noted as having no fixed address, pleaded guilty to Sexual Assault. He was sentenced at London Inner Crown Court on Tuesday, 25 November. The sentence handed down included a 26-week prison term, and Sangha was also ordered to pay a £187 surcharge. The consequences of his 'abhorrent and despicable actions' extended far beyond his immediate jail time, as he was also mandated to register with the police for the next 10 years.

The seriousness of the offence was underlined by the statements from the investigating officer, Detective Constable Steven Ridpath-Mitchell. He praised the victim's resilience and urged other commuters never to hesitate in reporting crimes on the transport network.

"Sangha's opportunistic behaviour was totally unacceptable," Detective Constable Ridpath-Mitchell said in a statement. '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.'

The Detective Constable emphasised that the successful outcome—the arrest, charge, and sentencing—was directly attributable to the woman's courageous actions and the vigilance of the officers involved.

Bravery Of The Victim Inspires BTP To Issue Urgent Commuter Warning

The victim's bravery throughout the investigation was central to ensuring justice was served, allowing Sangha to be 'held accountable' for his actions. The fact that the assault took place during a time when commuters are at their most vulnerable—surrounded by people yet functionally isolated—was particularly egregious.

Detective Constable Ridpath-Mitchell added that the support the woman provided to the investigation was crucial. '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.'

The BTP uses cases like this to reinforce its core message: any sexual offence witnessed or experienced on the Tube, rail network, or at a station must be reported. The unique circumstances of crowded public transport mean that discretion and speed are vital.

'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,' the Detective Constable urged. The text service (61016) is designed to allow victims or witnesses to report crimes safely, without drawing attention to themselves, ensuring that officers can act quickly, just as they did in this case. The conviction of Jatinder Singh confirms that those who prey on commuters will face the full weight of the law, with the consequences impacting their lives for years to come.