Police seek man after indecent exposure on London train

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 11:31 · Archive

British Transport Police released images of a man sought over an indecent exposure incident on an Overground train on 24 August.

British Transport Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to after a woman was reportedly indecently exposed to on an Overground Weaver Line train travelling from Southbury to Liverpool Street. The incident happened at around 4.15pm on Monday 24 August.

According to police, a woman noticed a man staring at her while exposing himself on board the train. Detectives investigating the incident have now released images of the man they believe could have information which may assist their enquiries.

British Transport Police said that officers believe the man in the images could provide information relevant to the investigation. The force is appealing for anyone who recognises the man to come forward.

Witnesses are being urged to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 522 of 24 August. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The Overground Weaver Line service runs to Liverpool Street, a major London terminus with direct rail services into Essex.

How it is being reported

• Urgent hunt launched after man exposes himself to woman on trainBritish Transport Police release images of a man sought after a woman was reportedly indecently exposed to on an Overground train to Liverpool Street on August 24.Brentwood Guardian · 4 Nov, 10:55
• Urgent hunt launched after man exposes himself to woman on trainBritish Transport Police release images of a man sought after a woman was reportedly indecently exposed to on an Overground train to Liverpool Street on August 24.Colchester Gazette · 4 Nov, 10:55
• Urgent hunt launched after man exposes himself to woman on trainBritish Transport Police release images of a man sought after a woman was reportedly indecently exposed to on an Overground train to Liverpool Street on August 24.Echo (Basildon) · 4 Nov, 10:55
• Police launch urgent hunt for man after woman sexually assaulted on trainBritish Transport Police release CCTV image after sexual assault on Central Line train between Mile End and Bethnal Green, urging witnesses to come forward.Echo (Basildon) · 2 Nov, 13:47

In this story: British Transport Police · Overground Weaver Line · Southbury · Liverpool Street · Crimestoppers

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