A 24-year-old man has been arrested after four teenage girls were allegedly approached on the street and sexually assaulted in Greenwich.

The Metropolitan Police said they believe the incidents in Woolwich and Thamesmead may be linked and have told members of the public to remain vigilant.

The suspect was arrested on Friday, January 28, and bailed until early March in connection with the incidents, which took place between December 16 and January 18.

On Thursday, December 16, a 13-year-old girl got off a Route 229 bus on Crossway, near the junction of Hoverton Road, Thamesmead.

She was allegedly followed off the bus by a man who sexually touched her, before again running away when the victim screamed.

On Wednesday, January 12, a 16-year-old girl was walking down Poplar Place, Thamesmead, when she was approached by a man asking for directions.

He allegedly pushed her against a fence and sexually touched her before she screamed, managing to run away.

The next day, a 17-year-old girl was followed off the Route 422 bus by a man on Artillery Place, Woolwich.

He allegedly followed her into a nearby property and grabbed the back of her leg, causing her to fall.

As she was on the floor he sexually touched her and ran from the scene when the victim shouted for help.

On Tuesday, January 18, a 16-year-old girl was walking down Kentlea Road, Thamesmead, when she was approached by a man who asked for directions.

As she attempted to walk away, he allegedly sexually touched her before she was able to escape.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone else with information.

Detective Inspector John Millward, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our investigation is progressing but we would continue to ask members of the public to remain vigilant.

“You will continue to see extra officers in our open spaces. Anyone with information should speak to them or contact us by calling 101 with CAD reference 2916/21JAN22 or Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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