Man admits attempted rape on Bakerloo Line train
Vincent Saxon pleaded guilty at Inner London Crown Court to an offence that occurred between Waterloo and Lambeth North.
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Vincent Saxon, 54, has pleaded guilty to attempting to rape a woman on a Bakerloo Line train. The incident occurred on 11 July at Inner London Crown Court, where Saxon admitted the charge. Sentencing is scheduled for 30 October at the same court.
British Transport Police detectives reported that the woman was travelling alone on a train between Waterloo and Lambeth North in central London around 23:40 BST when the attack happened. The court heard that the attacker exposed himself before dragging the victim to the floor and attempting to rape her within the carriage.
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The victim fought back and managed to flee the train at Lambeth North, where she alerted station staff. Saxon, who has no fixed address, then exited the train at the subsequent stop, Elephant and Castle. Judge Vanessa Baraitser ordered that Saxon be remanded in custody and directed that psychiatric and probation reports be prepared ahead of his sentencing.
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+What did Vincent Saxon admit to?
Vincent Saxon admitted to attempting to rape a woman on a Bakerloo Line train. He pleaded guilty to this charge at Inner London Crown Court on 11 July.
+When and where did the incident occur?
The incident took place on a Bakerloo Line train between Waterloo and Lambeth North in central London. British Transport Police stated it occurred around 23:40 BST.
+When will Vincent Saxon be sentenced?
Vincent Saxon is scheduled to be sentenced on 30 October. The sentencing will take place at Inner London Crown Court, where he entered his guilty plea.
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