Baby assaulted by stranger while being held by mum at hospital

Detectives have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault involving a baby.

The incident took place at London’s Guy’s Hospital on Tuesday, March 21.

A man is said to have approached a woman and her baby while she was waiting for a lift.

He then touched the infant.

Detective Inspector Fiona Fraser said: ‘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.’

The baby was not physically harmed.

Officers are investigating the incident as a common assault and have provided support to the family of the baby after the report was made on Wednesday, 22 March.

They have now released an image of a man they wish to speak to.

DI Fraser added: ‘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.’

Police also have confirmed there are no further incidents of a similar nature which have been reported to the force.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting CAD2533/22MAR23 . You can also call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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