Piccadilly Line attacker jailed for sexual assault
Siljan Lacaj sentenced to one year in prison for November 2025 attack on the Tube.
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Siljan Lacaj has been jailed for sexually assaulting a woman on the Piccadilly Line in November 2025. He was sentenced on September 24 at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court to one year in prison after being found guilty of the offence. Lacaj, of Palace Road, Haringey, must also sign the sex offender's register for 10 years and is subject to a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
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The court heard that on November 3, 2025, Lacaj approached the woman at Leicester Square Underground station and asked her personal questions. He then followed her onto a Piccadilly Line train, sat next to her, and sexually assaulted her. Two other passengers witnessed the assault and intervened when the victim confirmed she did not know Lacaj. Other passengers moved the victim away from him, and a fight ensued. An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer arrested Lacaj, who claimed he was trying to help the woman get home.
During police interview, Lacaj reportedly showed no remorse and refused to answer questions. British Transport Police Detective Constable Dominika Rogers stated that Lacaj's behaviour was appalling and that there is no place for such conduct on the railway network. DC Rogers also praised the victim for her courage and resilience in reporting the incident, and commended the two women who intervened for their support and protection of the victim.
The Sexual Harm Prevention Order prohibits Lacaj from speaking to, approaching, or touching any woman he does not know. It also prevents him from sitting next to or near any woman.
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+When and where was Siljan Lacaj sentenced?
Siljan Lacaj was sentenced on September 24 at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court. He was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman on the Piccadilly Line in November 2025.
+What sentence did Siljan Lacaj receive?
Siljan Lacaj received a one-year prison sentence for the sexual assault. He was also given a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the sex offender's register for 10 years.
+What happened during the assault on the Piccadilly Line?
Lacaj followed the victim onto the train after approaching her at Leicester Square station. He then sat next to her and sexually assaulted her. Other passengers intervened when they realised the assault was taking place.
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