The Metropolitan Police are seeking to identify a commendable individual who stepped in to assist a group of women facing harassment on a street in London.

Authorities were alerted to an incident on Camden High Street in north-west London on January 14, where a man was reportedly attempting to rob and sexually assault the women.

While officers engaged with the victims on the scene, it was only upon reviewing CCTV footage that they recognized the significant actions of an unidentified man.

Sgt. Max Pennington noted, “Instead of ignoring the situation and walking past, he made the courageous choice to position himself between the women and the aggressor, putting his own safety at risk.”

He further stated, “This individual witnessed three women being harassed by an obviously intoxicated man who was making unwelcome advances. He not only intervened but stayed until he was certain the women were no longer in danger. He has every reason to take pride in his response.”

The police consider this man to be a crucial witness and are appealing for him to step forward to assist in their investigation.

Describing him, the police mentioned he had a short brown beard, was of average build, and was dressed in a light cream jacket, dark trousers, brown shoes, and a distinctive red beanie hat with a yellow logo, while carrying a green rucksack.

Authorities are also encouraging other witnesses to come forward by calling 101 and quoting the reference number 01/7057429/26.