British Transport Police have released an image of a man they believe may hold information about a sexual assault on a woman travelling by train between Plymouth and St Austell.
The alleged incident took place at around 11pm on Saturday 12 September. The suspect is said to have sat next to the victim, exposed himself, repeatedly touched her inappropriately and masturbated beside her before leaving the train at St Austell railway station in Cornwall.
Police appeal for information
Detectives investigating the assault are urging anyone who recognises the man pictured, or who witnessed the incident, to come forward. A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Detectives investigating a sexual assault on board a train in Devon are today releasing this image in connection.
“At around 11pm on Saturday 12 September, a man sat next to a woman on a train between Plymouth and St Austell and exposed himself.
“He then repeatedly sexually assaulted the woman who was in the carriage and also masturbated. He then left the service at St Austell railway station.
“Detectives would like to speak to the man pictured, as they believe he may have information which could help their ongoing investigation.”
Witnesses urged to contact police
They added: “They would also like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident to come forward to help support the investigation.
“Anyone who recognises the man pictured, as well as any witnesses on board the train who saw what happened, are asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 1219 of 12 September.”
