Woman ‘was raped twice on same Tube train’ as man is charged
A WOMAN was raped twice by a sex attacker on a Tube train, a court heard.
Ryan Johnston, 36, preyed on the woman on the Piccadilly Line between Heathrow and Hounslow West on 23 February 2020, it is claimed.
He is also charged with performing a sex act in public and trespassing on a house in north London with intent to commit a sexual offence.
Johnston was due to enter his plea at Inner London Crown Court but the case was adjourned because he was unrepresented.
Judge Usha Karu told him: “You need to get representation as soon as possible. These are serious charges you face.”
Johnston replied: “I am someone who knows quite well how to represent myself in legal matters. I thought I would represent myself.
“I have been arrested for matters I have not committed. I have not been able to get that point across to anyone.”
He is expected to enter not guilty pleas on 24 April and his trial date is fixed for 17 July this year.
Johnston is charged with two counts of rape, two of sexual assault, one of attempted rape, one of outraging public decency and one count of trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence.
He was remanded in custody.