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Teenage girl kidnapped and robbed at Waterloo station

Police are trying to trace this man in connection to the incident: British Transport Police
Police are trying to trace this man in connection to the incident: British Transport Police

A manhunt has been launched after a teenage girl was kidnapped and robbed at London’s Waterloo station.

The victim, in her late teens, was a approached by a man in the transport hub at around 2.30pm on Wednesday.

He initially asked for help but proceeded to follow her when she ignored him.

He then grabbed her by the the arm, forced her to board a Jubilee line Tube train to Westminster station, where the victim was able to alert station staff.

As she did, the suspect walked away and exited the station.

Appealing for information, British Transport Police released a CCTV image of a man they believe may have information that could help with their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him, or anyone with information, can contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 301 of 01/007/20. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.