Police seek 'heroic' man after women harassed

The Metropolitan Police is trying to track down a "heroic" man who intervened when a group of women were being harassed in a London street.

Officers were called to reports of a man attempting to rob and sexually assault the women in Camden High Street, north-west London, on 14 January.

They spoke to them, but it was only when reviewing CCTV footage that the unknown man's role was revealed.

"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," Sgt Max Pennington said.

He added: "This man saw three women being subjected to attention from an intoxicated man that was clearly unwanted.

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

The force said it believed the man was a key witness and urged him to come forward to help with the investigation.

Police said the man had a short brown beard, was of average build and wearing a light cream jacket, a green rucksack, dark trousers, brown shoes and a "distinctive red beanie hat with a yellow logo".

Other witnesses were also urged to come forward by calling 101, and providing the reference 01/7057429/26.

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