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Woman Texted Police During Train Groping, Calls Response Disappointing

6/18/2026

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Esme Criticizes Police

Esme said she texted police during the assault, believing officers could have stopped attackers, calling the response disappointing.
British Transport Police received Esme’s report that two men groped her on a train.
Thirteen hours after the attack she posted her experience on social media to raise awareness.
Other women responded to her post, Esme expressing anger and saying the assault felt repeated.

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NYPD Seeks Tips

The NYPD released the suspect’s photo and asked the public to submit confidential tips promptly.
Police say a 21-year-old woman was raped at the W. 125th St. subway station in Harlem, with a suspect identified.
She met the suspect a week earlier and exchanged phone numbers immediately.
After the attack she left the station by train and reached a local hospital privately.

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Esme Criticizes Police

Esme said she texted police during the assault, believing officers could have stopped attackers, calling the response disappointing.
British Transport Police received Esme’s report that two men groped her on a train.
Thirteen hours after the attack she posted her experience on social media to raise awareness.
Other women responded to her post, Esme expressing anger and saying the assault felt repeated.

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