Vincent Saxon, 54, has been charged with attempted rape following an alleged attack on a London Underground train. Saxon appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Thursday, July 17, 2026, for the incident that reportedly occurred on Saturday, July 11.
Detectives stated that a man approached a woman traveling alone on a Bakerloo line train between Waterloo and Lambeth North around 11:40 p.m. The man allegedly exposed himself to the woman before pulling her to the floor and attempting to rape her. The woman resisted and managed to escape the train at Lambeth North before reporting the incident.
The alleged attack took place during the final stages of England's World Cup quarter-final match against Norway.
Saxon, who has no fixed address, was remanded in police custody and is scheduled to appear at Inner London Crown Court on August 13. A British Transport Police spokesperson confirmed the charge and urged any witnesses who have not yet spoken to the police to contact them via text at 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, referencing case number 948 of July 11. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.