MAN FOUND GUILTY OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING CHILD ON TRAIN
A man from Tajikistan who committed a heinous sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl aboard a train has been convicted of six charges.The case was investigated by detectives from the British Transport Police's Major, Serious and Organised Crime team.
Abdulmanon Aliev, aged 50, originally from Tajikistan but currently residing on Rye Lane in South London, appeared before Inner London Crown Court for a trial lasting a week.
On 9 April, the jury found him guilty of two counts of Assault by Penetration, three counts of Sexual Assault, and Attempted Rape.
He is scheduled for sentencing on 17 June at the same court.
The court heard that on the afternoon of 16 June 2025, the young girl was traveling on a train from Southend to London.
During her journey, Aliev approached her, sitting opposite and attempting to communicate using a translator app on his phone.
The girl moved to sit elsewhere, but Aliev followed her, sitting next to her in an aisle seat and blocking her from leaving.
He then subjected her to a sustained sexual assault until the train reached London Fenchurch Street station, where she managed to escape and exit the train.
She then boarded another train headed out of London, leaving Aliev behind at the station.
The girl reported her ordeal to members of the public in a distressed state, and police were informed shortly afterward.
BTP detectives started an urgent investigation, examining hours of CCTV footage to follow Aliev’s movements before and after the incident.
He was finally located and arrested on 27 June in Peckham, South London, by plainclothes officers.
Authorities searched his residence, recovered the clothing he wore during the attack, and collected evidence.
This evidence was forwarded to the Crown Prosecution Service, leading to formal charges the following day.
Throughout the process, specialized officers supported the victim and her family.
