Detectives have released an image of a man they want to speak to following a common assault involving a baby.
The incident was reported to have taken place at Guy’s Hospital SE1 on Tuesday, 21 March. The baby was not physically harmed.
Detective Inspector Fiona Fraser said: “Our enquiries have led us to believe that this man may be able to assist the investigation and we are releasing the image as we have not been able to identify him so far.”
Officers are investigating this as a common assault and have provided support to the family of the baby after the report was made on Wednesday, 22 March, one day after the incident.
DI Fraser added: “The mother of the baby explained that a man had approached her while she was waiting for a lift in a central London hospital and touched the baby while they were waiting for the lift.
“She had asked him to stop, which he did, and he then left the building. This was clearly extremely concerning for the mother and we are trying to establish the full facts.
“There are no further incidents of a similar nature which have been reported to us, and we are hoping this man will come forward to speak with us, or someone else may come forward with information.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting CAD2533/22MAR23 . You can also call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.
