Search for hero who stopped assault on group of women

Police are hoping to speak with a man who put himself between an attacker and three women who were being harassed on a London high street.

Around 8am on January 14, the Met was called to reports of a man trying to rob and sexually assault a group of three girls in Camden High Street.

But when reviewing CCTV footage in the investigation, they saw a good Samaritan insert himself into the situation to save the three victims.

Officer Max Pennington said: ‘This man saw three women being subjected to attention from an intoxicated man that was clearly unwanted.

‘He could have kept on walking, but instead he repeatedly placed himself between the women and the man, putting his safety on the line to do so.

‘He didn’t just stop to help, he stayed until he knew the women were safe. He should be proud of his actions.’

Officer Pennington said the police want to thank him for his heroic actions – but also speak to him, as he is a key witness to help their investigation.

He added: ‘If he sees this, I’d urge him to come forward. If anyone else sees this and knows his identity, please get in touch with us or encourage him to do so.’

The man is described as white with a short brown beard. He is of average build and was wearing a light cream jacket, a green rucksack, dark trousers and brown shoes.

He also had on a distinctive red beanie hat with a yellow logo. He stepped in to help just outside Miniso, a shop at the junction of Camden High Street and Inverness Street.

In addition to looking for this man, the police would also like to hear from anyone else who was in or near Camden High Street around the time of the incident and saw anything suspicious.

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