Sexual assault on Plymouth to St Austell train: BTP release CCTV image

A woman was repeatedly sexually assaulted by a man who exposed himself on a late-night train between Plymouth and St Austell on 12 September.

CCTV image released after woman sexually assaulted on late-night Cornwall train

A woman was repeatedly sexually assaulted by a man who exposed himself on a late-night train service, midweekherald.co.uk reports.

British Transport Police said the incident took place at around 11pm on Saturday, 12 September, on a train running between Plymouth and St Austell.

According to officers, a man sat beside the woman, exposed himself, masturbated, and subjected her to repeated sexual assaults during the journey. He then disembarked at St Austell railway station.

Detectives have published a photograph of a man they wish to trace, stating they believe he may hold information relevant to their ongoing investigation. Officers are also asking any passengers who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Anyone who recognises the man shown in the image, or who was travelling on the service that evening, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 1219 of 12 September. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Source: The Sun